Human Digestive System

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

• Absorbing nutrients

• Crushing and grinding food

• Pushing food to the esophagus

• Producing saliva

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down complex carbohydrates in the mouth?

• Amylase

• Lactase

• Trypsin

• Pepsin

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

• Absorbing water

• Preventing food from entering the respiratory tract

• Digesting proteins

• Producing bile

Where does further digestion and nutrient absorption take place in the digestive system?

• Stomach

• Mouth

• Small Intestine

• Large Intestine

What is the main function of the large intestine?

• Production of enzymes

• Digestion of food

• Absorption of nutrients

• Formation and movement of feces

Which enzyme converts fats into monoglycerides and fatty acids in the small intestine?

• Bile salts

• Amylase

• Lactase

• Dextrinase

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

• Digest proteins

• Crush food

• Produce saliva

• Absorb nutrients

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for reabsorption of water?

• Small Intestine

• Esophagus

• Stomach

• Large Intestine

What is the function of the salivary glands in the mouth?

• Digest proteins

• Produce bile

• Absorb nutrients

• Produce saliva

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Which organ is the beginning of the digestive tract?

• Large Intestine

• Mouth

• Esophagus

• Stomach