Digestive System Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive system?

• Egestion

• Ingestion

• Respiration

• Digestion & absorption

Which of the following is NOT a part of the alimentary canal?

• Liver

• Small intestine

• Esophagus

• Stomach

Which of the following is an accessory organ of the digestive system?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Liver

• Large intestine

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

• Protection from pathogens

• Absorption of nutrients

• Secretes digestive enzymes

• Reduces friction

Which type of teeth are used for cutting pieces of food?

• Canines

• Premolars

• Incisors

• Molars

What is the function of saliva in the digestive system?

• Protects from pathogens

• Absorbs nutrients

• Breaks down starch

• Kills bacteria

What is the function of the uvula in the mouth?

• Forms the rest of the mouth

• Forms the bony roof of the mouth

• Prevents swallowed food from entering the nasal cavity

• Helps to push food down towards the esophagus

What is the process of pushing food down towards the esophagus called?

• Segmentation

• Peristalsis

• Deglutition

• Mastication

What is the function of the cardiac sphincter in the stomach?

• Separates esophagus from stomach

• Separates stomach from small intestine

• Allows food to enter the stomach

• Allows food to leave the stomach

What is the purpose of segmentation in the small intestine?

• To propel food towards the large intestine

• To absorb nutrients

• To remove waste

• To slow down movement of chyme