B3 Digestion Quiz

What is the main function of mechanical digestion in the mouth?

• Breaking down food into smaller pieces

• Absorbing nutrients from food

• Producing saliva to help with swallowing

• Mixing food with digestive enzymes

Where does the majority of nutrient absorption take place in the digestive system?

• Large intestine

• Esophagus

• Stomach

• Small intestine

What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

• Enzymes help build up food into larger molecules that can be absorbed by the body.

• Enzymes have no role in digestion.

• Enzymes only work in the excretion process, not digestion.

• Enzymes help break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.

What is the primary function of the liver in digestion?

• Regulates body temperature

• Stores glucose

• Filters oxygen

• Produces bile

What type of digestion occurs when food is physically broken down into smaller pieces in the mouth?

• Chemical digestion

• Mechanical digestion

• Emotional digestion

• Spiritual digestion

Which organ is responsible for producing bile to aid in fat digestion?

• Liver

• Kidney

• Pancreas

• Stomach

What is the function of the small intestine in digestion?

• Regulation of blood sugar levels

• Storage of waste

• Production of stomach acid

• Absorption of nutrients

What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates in the digestive system?

• trypsin

• pepsin

• lipase

• amylase

Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver in digestion?

• Storage of bile

• Metabolism of nutrients

• Production of red blood cells

• Production of digestive enzymes