Human Digestive System Quiz

What is mechanical digestion?

• Transportation of food

• Absorption of nutrients

• Physical breakdown of food

• Chemical breakdown of food

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

• The stomach absorbs nutrients from food.

• The stomach stores waste before elimination.

• The stomach breaks down food and mixes it with digestive juices.

• The stomach produces insulin for digestion.

Which organ is responsible for producing bile?

• stomach

• pancreas

• kidney

• liver

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What is the function of the small intestine in the digestive system?

• Production of bile

• Storage of waste

• Absorption of nutrients

• Transportation of food

Which organ is responsible for producing insulin?

• pancreas

• heart

• kidney

• liver

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What is the function of the large intestine in the digestive system?

• The function of the large intestine is to produce digestive enzymes.

• The function of the large intestine is to absorb nutrients from food.

• The function of the large intestine is to break down carbohydrates.

• The function of the large intestine is to absorb water and electrolytes, form and store feces, and eliminate waste.

Which organ is responsible for producing digestive enzymes?

• liver

• stomach

• kidney

• pancreas

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

• Store waste

• Transport food

• Absorb nutrients

• Produce enzymes

Which organ is responsible for storing bile?

• stomach

• liver

• pancreas

• gallbladder

What is the function of the salivary glands in the digestive system?

• The function of the salivary glands in the digestive system is to produce mucus.

• The function of the salivary glands in the digestive system is to absorb nutrients.

• The function of the salivary glands in the digestive system is to secrete enzymes.

• The function of the salivary glands in the digestive system is to produce saliva.