Digestive System Quiz

Where is chyme formed in the digestive system?

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

• Large Intestine

• Esophagus

What are carbohydrates broken down into in the small intestine?

• Monosaccharides

• Amino Acids

• Polysaccharides

• Disaccharides

What is the main stimulus for secretion of intestinal juices?

• Hormones

• Mechanical Stimulation

• Enzymes

• Acidic pH

Which of the following is not a component of intestinal juices?

• Enzymes

• Bicarbonates

• Lubricating Mucus

• Water

How do monosaccharides and amino acids enter the blood capillaries in the villi?

• Osmosis

• Facilitated Diffusion

• Diffusion

• Active Transport

Where do fatty acids and glycerol enter after being absorbed in the villi?

• Large Intestine

• Lymphatic System

• Blood Capillaries

• Small Intestine

Which hormone stimulates contraction of the gall bladder and relaxation of the hepatopancreatic sphincter?

• CCK

• Secretin

• Glucagon

• Insulin

What is the main function of bile salts in the small intestine?

• Produce Vitamins

• Digest Carbohydrates

• Neutralize Gastric Acid

• Emulsify Fat

What is the main function of the large intestine?

• Secretion of Enzymes

• Production of Waste

• Absorption of Nutrients

• Digestion of Fats

What is the role of beneficial bacteria in the large intestine?

• Cause Infections

• Produce Toxins

• Produce Vitamins

• Digest Proteins