Digestive System Quizs

The chemical breakdown of large, complex food molecules into smaller, simpler nutrient molecules.

• Chemical Digestion

• Mechanical Digestion

• Nutrient Absorption

• Metabolism

The second part of the small intestine, where most nutrients are absorbed into the blood.

• Ileum

• Duodenum

• Jejunum

• Colon

A long, narrow tube where most chemical digestion and nutrient absorption take place.

• Large Intestine

• Esophagus

• Small Intestine

• Stomach

Tiny, finger-like projections lining the inside of the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption.

• Microvilli

• Villi

• Cilia

• Plicae circulares

A wide tube that connects the small intestine with the anus, responsible for absorbing water and eliminating solid waste.

• Large Intestine

• Small Intestine

• Esophagus

• Stomach

The process of breaking down food into smaller components that the body can absorb.

• Absorption

• Metabolism

• Digestion

• Fermentation

A digestive enzyme that breaks down starch into sugars; produced in the mouth and pancreas.

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Protease

• Cellulase

A digestive enzyme produced by the pancreas that helps digest fats.

• Amylase

• Protease

• Lipase

• Cellulase

The process in which nutrients or other molecules are taken up by the blood and transported to cells throughout the body.

• Absorption

• Digestion

• Metabolism

• Excretion

The last part of the small intestine, where a few remaining nutrients are absorbed.

• Duodenum

• Jejunum

• Ileum

• Cecum