Digestive System and Common Digestive Problems

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

• esophagus

• intestine

• pancreas

• rectum

Which enzyme helps in the digestion of starch?

• amylase

• lipase

• pepsin

• trypsin

What are the products after the reaction of proteins to pepsin & trypsin?

• glucose

• maltose

• glycerol

• amino acids

Which substance in the stomach that kills bacteria?

• chyme

• HCl acid

• protease

• trypsin

Which part of the small intestine absorbs nutrients?

• cell membrane

• ileum

• jejunum

• villi

Which of the following is a common symptom of appendicitis?

• • a) Heartburn

• • b) Abdominal pain in the lower right side

• • c) Difficulty swallowing

• • d) Chronic diarrhea

Gastritis is the inflammation of which part of the digestive system?

• • a) Esophagus

• • b) Small intestine

• • c) Stomach lining

• • d) Large intestine

Lactose intolerance is due to the body's inability to produce which enzyme?

• • a) Amylase

• • b) Lactase

• • c) Sucrase

• • d) Protease

Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid backs up into which part of the digestive system?

• • a) Small intestine

• • b) Esophagus

• • c) Large intestine

• • d) stomach

Peptic ulcers are primarily caused by which of the following?

• • a) High fiber diet

• b) Bacterial infection (H. pylori) or long-term use of NSAIDs

• • c) Overeating carbohydrates

• • d) Drinking too much water