Digestive System Quiz

What is the main function of the digestive system?

• Pumping blood throughout the body

• Breakdown of food and absorption into the body

• Responsible for breathing

• Regulating body temperature

Which organ does the digestive system begin at?

• Liver

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Pancreas

What is the process of breaking down large molecules into smaller ones called?

• Assimilation

• Egestion

• Digestion

• Absorption

Which type of digestion involves the action of enzymes?

• Physical Digestion

• Thermal Digestion

• Mechanical Digestion

• Chemical Digestion

Where does the process of digestion begin?

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

• Large Intestine

• Mouth

Which nutrient is used for energy in the body?

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

What is the final step in the digestive process?

• Digestion

• Assimilation

• Egestion

• Absorption

What is the purpose of mechanical digestion?

• Breaking down food into smaller pieces

• Moving food through the digestive tract

• Breaking down food using enzymes

• Absorbing nutrients into the blood stream

Which organ is responsible for the assimilation of absorbed food substances?

What is the function of egestion in the digestive system?

• Breaking down food into smaller pieces

• Absorbing nutrients into the blood stream

• Moving food through the digestive tract

• Expelling undigested remains