Digestive System Quiz

What is the function of villi in the small intestine?

• They increase surface area for absorption.

• They produce digestive enzymes.

• They transport nutrients to the liver.

• They secrete hormones.

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for carrying food from the throat to the stomach?

• Oropharynx

• Esophagus

• Laryngopharynx

• Duodenum

What is the role of microvilli in the digestive system?

• They help in the movement of food.

• They increase nutrient absorption.

• They produce bile.

• They store vitamins.

Which part of the digestive system is the final section of the small intestine?

• Duodenum

• Jejunum

• Ileum

• Large Intestine

What is the function of Peyer’s Patch in the digestive system?

• It secretes digestive enzymes.

• It contains immune tissue to fight bacteria.

• It absorbs water and nutrients.

• It produces hormones.

The __________ is responsible for nutrient absorption and is divided into three parts: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

• Large Intestine

• Small Intestine

• Esophagus

• Stomach

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__________ and __________ work together to increase the surface area in the small intestine for maximum absorption.

• Villi and Microvilli

• Chyme and Serosa

• Mucosa and Serosa

• Rugae and Peyer's Patch

The __________ is a small pouch-like area between the lips and the teeth.

• Laryngopharynx

• Esophagus

• Vestibule

• Duodenum

__________ is a condition involving inflammation of the peritoneum, often serious if not treated.

• Peritonitis

• Gastritis

• Appendicitis

• Colitis

__________ is the muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach.

• Esophagus

• Trachea

• Larynx

• Duodenum