Quiz on the Human Digestive System

What is the role of the esophagus in digestion?

• To chew food

• To transport food to the stomach

• To absorb nutrients

• To produce saliva

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for nutrient absorption?

• Large Intestine

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

• Esophagus

Which organ is located below the stomach and helps in digestion by producing enzymes?

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Gall Bladder

• Appendix

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What is the function of the large intestine?

• To digest proteins

• To absorb water and form waste

• To produce enzymes

• To store vitamins

Which of the following is a product of digestion?

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

What are fats broken down into during digestion?

• Glucose

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Proteins

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What is the end product of carbohydrate digestion?

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids

• Glucose

• Proteins

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What is the process of putting molecules into the blood to be carried throughout the body called?

• Digestion

• Absorption

• Circulation

• Respiration

Which of the following is NOT a part of mechanical digestion?

• Chewing

• Grinding

• Swallowing

• Absorbing

What is the main purpose of mechanical digestion?

• To absorb nutrients

• To physically break down food

• To chemically alter food

• To store food