Human Digestive System Quiz

What is the major function of the large intestine?

• Neutralize acid chyme

• Reabsorb water

• Break down lipids

• Produce bile

Which organ produces bile to help breakdown lipids?

• Stomach

• Pancreas

• Gallbladder

• Liver

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

• Produce digestive enzymes

• Reabsorb water

• Store bile

• Break down lipids

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

• Break down lipids

• Neutralize acid chyme

• Store bile

• Produce bile

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

• Digestion

• Elimination

• Ingestion

• Absorption

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

• Saliva

• Chyme

• Bolus

• Enzymes

What is the role of saliva in the mouth during digestion?

• Neutralize acidity

• Produce bile

• Break down carbohydrates

• Reabsorb water

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What is the function of the epiglottis during swallowing?

• Block windpipe

• Produce enzymes

• Break down lipids

• Neutralize acidity