The Stomach Quiz

Where is your stomach located?

• Near the top of your ribcage

• Near the bottom of your ribcage, a little to your left

• In the center of your chest

• On the right side of your body

What is the process of breaking down food into small pieces called?

• Absorption

• Circulation

• Digestion

• Respiration

What is the name of the tube that food travels through after you swallow?

• Trachea

• Esophagus

• Intestine

• Bronchus

What are the substances called that help break down food in the stomach?

• Hormones

• Enzymes

• Vitamins

• Minerals

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What is the mushy mixture in the stomach called?

• Chyme

• Bile

• Saliva

• Mucus

Where does the stomach send chyme to be broken down further?

• Large intestine

• Liver

• Small intestine

• Pancreas

What is the funny-sounding name for the growling noise your stomach makes?

• Borborygmi

• Gastritis

• Peristalsis

• Dyspepsia

What causes the growling sound in your stomach?

• Air bubbles

• Muscles contracting

• Acid reflux

• Food digestion

What is the role of the esophagus in digestion?

• Absorbs nutrients

• Pushes food to the stomach

• Produces enzymes

• Stores food

What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive system?

• Absorb nutrients

• Store food

• Break down food with acid and enzymes

• Transport food to the intestines