Quiz on the Digestive System

What is the main function of the digestive system?

• To circulate blood

• To break down food

• To produce oxygen

• To store energy

Which organ is responsible for storing bile?

• Liver

• Stomach

• Gall Bladder

• Pancreas

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

• Stomach

• Large Intestine

• Small Intestine

• Appendix

Which organ is located between the stomach and the small intestine?

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Gall Bladder

• Appendix

What is the function of the appendix in the digestive system?

• To digest fats

• To store waste

• It has no significant function

• To produce bile

Why do we need food?

• To produce waste

• To provide energy and nutrients

• To circulate blood

• To store oxygen

What are fats broken down into during digestion?

• Fatty acids

• Glucose

• Amino acids

• Vitamins

Which food item is primarily broken down into glucose?

• Bread

• Meat

• Butter

• Cheese

Which food item is primarily broken down into fatty acids?

• Butter

• Bread

• Meat

• Vegetables

Which of the following is a carbohydrate that is broken down during digestion?

• Glucose

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids

• Proteins