Digestive System Quiz

What is the main function of the stomach?

• Absorption of nutrients

• Production of bile

• Transportation of food

• Digestion of food

Which organ is responsible for the digestion of fats?

• spleen

• pancreas

• stomach

• liver

What is the function of the large intestines?

• Absorb water and electrolytes from undigested food matter and consolidate the remaining fecal matter into solid form before elimination from the body.

• Transport nutrients to the bloodstream

• Store bile

• Produce digestive enzymes

What is the function of the small intestines?

• The function of the small intestines is to produce digestive enzymes.

• The function of the small intestines is to absorb nutrients from digested food.

• The function of the small intestines is to regulate blood sugar levels.

• The function of the small intestines is to store waste products.

What is the main function of the liver?

• The main function of the liver is to regulate body temperature.

• The main function of the liver is to produce insulin.

• The main function of the liver is to produce red blood cells.

• The main function of the liver is to filter and detoxify blood, produce bile to aid in digestion, store vitamins and minerals, and metabolize nutrients and medications.

Which enzyme is responsible for the digestion of proteins?

• amylase

• cellulase

• protease

• lipase

Which enzyme is responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates?

• Amylase

• Nuclease

• Protease

• Lipase

What happens to fats during digestion?

• Fats are excreted from the body without being digested.

• Fats are broken down into amino acids during digestion.

• Fats are converted into glucose during digestion.

• Fats are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol during digestion.

What happens to proteins during digestion?

• Proteins are converted into fats.

• Proteins remain unchanged during digestion.

• Proteins are converted into carbohydrates.

• Proteins are broken down into smaller peptides and amino acids.

What happens to carbohydrates during digestion?

• Carbohydrates are converted into proteins during digestion.

• Carbohydrates are converted into fats during digestion.

• Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose molecules during digestion.

• Carbohydrates are excreted from the body without being digested.