Digestion Quiz

Why does food need to be digested?

• To cool down the food temperature

• To make the food taste better

• To increase the color of the food

• To convert large food particles into small molecules for absorption

What is the function of saliva in digestion?

• To make the food crunchy

• To add color to the food

• To increase the temperature of the food

• To soften the food and convert it into a bolus

What is the role of the stomach in digestion?

• To store food for a long time

• To produce saliva

• To absorb nutrients

• Chemical digestion by HCl and pepsin

Where does the absorption of digested food take place?

• Ileum

• Stomach

• Mouth

• Esophagus

What is the function of the duodenum in digestion?

• Churns food into chimes

• Absorbs digested food

• Releases pancreatic juice with digestive enzymes

• Stores bile juice

What is the purpose of villi in the small intestine?

• Increase surface area for absorption

• Produce saliva

• Churn food into chimes

• Store food for a long time

which enzymes are released from the pancreases?

where is bile produced?

which organ stores bile juice?

duodenum is part of which organ?