AQA - Biology - Digestive System - TED ED Quiz

How much food does an average human eat per day?

• Between 3 and 4 kilograms

• Between 2 and 3 kilograms

• Between 1 and 2.7 kilograms

• Between 0.5 and 1.5 kilograms

What is the internal surface area of the gastrointestinal tract?

• 40 to 50 square meters

• 30 to 40 square meters

• 20 to 30 square meters

• 10 to 20 square meters

Which organ is NOT part of the trio that breaks down food using special juices?

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Gallbladder

• Kidney

What is the name of the moist lump formed in the mouth during digestion?

• Villi

• Chyme

• Bolus

• Stool

What triggers peristalsis in the esophagus?

• Presence of chyme

• Presence of villi

• Presence of bolus

• Presence of stool

What is the function of bile in digestion?

• Breaks down proteins

• Digests fat

• Absorbs glucose

• Forms stool

Where does the final deconstruction of proteins and carbohydrates occur?

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

• Stomach

• Esophagus

What is the final byproduct of digestion called?

• Chyme

• Bolus

• Villi

• Stool