Human Digestive System Quiz

What is the major function of the large intestine?

• Produce bile

• Neutralize acid chyme

• Reabsorb water

• Break down lipids

Which organ produces bile to help breakdown lipids?

• Liver

• Stomach

• Gallbladder

• Pancreas

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

• Break down lipids

• Produce digestive enzymes

• Store bile

• Reabsorb water

What is the function of the liver in carbohydrate and protein metabolism?

• Neutralize acid chyme

• Produce bile

• Store bile

• Break down lipids

What is the first major task of the human digestive system?

• Ingestion

• Absorption

• Digestion

• Elimination

What is the substance produced in the stomach after churning with gastric juices?

• Bolus

• Chyme

• Saliva

• Enzymes

What is the role of the epiglottis when swallowing food?

• Neutralize acid chyme

• Produce saliva

• Break down lipids

• Block the windpipe

What is the function of saliva in the mouth?

• Produce enzymes

• Neutralize acidity

• Lubricate food

• Break down lipids

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

• Reabsorb water

• Produce bile

• Chemical digestion

• Absorption

What is the role of the villi in the small intestine?

• Produce enzymes

• Increase surface area for absorption

• Reabsorb water

• Neutralize acid chyme