Digestive System Quiz

What is the main function of the digestive system?

• Transport oxygen to the body

• Regulate body temperature

• Break down food and absorb nutrients

• Produce hormones for growth and development

Which organ produces bile to help with digestion?

• Pancreas

• Stomach

• Kidney

• Liver

What is the name of the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?

• trachea

• intestine

• pancreas

• esophagus

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

• Regulates body temperature

• Stores water and nutrients

• Produces red blood cells

• Produces digestive enzymes and regulates blood sugar levels

What is the name of the process by which food is broken down in the stomach?

• mastication

• circulation

• respiration

• digestion

What is the role of the large intestine in the digestive system?

• Absorbs water and electrolytes, and stores waste

• Regulates blood pressure

• Produces insulin and glucagon

• Breaks down proteins and fats

What are the four main stages of food processing in the digestive system?

• Ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination

• Chewing, swallowing, excretion, absorption

• Intake, breakdown, distribution, excretion

• Mastication, defecation, assimilation, secretion

What are the main components of gastric juice in the stomach?

• Hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and mucus

• Bile, enzymes, and saliva

• Protein, carbohydrates, and fats

• Water, salt, and sugar

What is the function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

• Stores bile and releases it to help with digestion

• Regulates blood sugar levels

• Produces digestive enzymes

• Filters toxins from the blood

What is the name of the process by which nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream?

• Assimilation

• Excretion

• Defecation

• Secretion