Human Physiology: Digestive System

What is the function of the digestive system?

• To filter waste products from the blood.

• To break down food and absorb nutrients.

• To transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

• To produce hormones and regulate metabolism.

Which organ is responsible for the production of bile?

• kidney

• liver

• pancreas

• stomach

What is the function of the salivary glands in digestion?

• The function of the salivary glands in digestion is to produce stomach acid.

• The function of the salivary glands in digestion is to produce saliva that helps in the initial breakdown of food.

• The function of the salivary glands in digestion is to absorb nutrients from food.

• The function of the salivary glands in digestion is to regulate body temperature.

What is the main function of the stomach in the digestive system?

• Produce bile

• Absorb nutrients

• Break down and digest food

• Store waste

What is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules called?

• digestion

• respiration

• excretion

• absorption

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth?

• lipase

• protease

• cellulase

• amylase

What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system?

• The function of the pancreas in the digestive system is to produce enzymes that aid in the digestion of food.

• The pancreas produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

• The pancreas stores bile to aid in the digestion of fats.

• The pancreas filters waste products from the blood in the digestive system.

What is the role of the liver in the digestive system?

• The liver produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

• The liver produces bile and detoxifies harmful substances.

• The liver absorbs nutrients from digested food.

• The liver stores and releases digestive enzymes.

Which statement best describes the action of peristalsis in the alimentary canal?

Which combination of secretions are produced by the pancreas?

• Bile, amylase, and maltase

• Pepsin, amylase, and lipase.

• Amylase, lipase and phospholipase.

• Lactase, sucrase, and exopeptidases