Digestive System Structure and Function: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Small intestine

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Mouth

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Stomach

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Large intestine

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the esophagus?

Accepted Answer

Storing food before it enters the stomach

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Transporting food from the mouth to the stomach

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Secreting mucus to lubricate the passage of food

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Preventing reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus

Question 3

Which part of the digestive system is the primary site of nutrient absorption?

Accepted Answer

Small intestine

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Stomach

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Large intestine

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Esophagus

Question 4

Which accessory organ of digestion is primarily responsible for producing bile?

Accepted Answer

Liver

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Pancreas

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Gallbladder

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Salivary glands

Question 5

What is the correct sequential order of digestive processes?

Accepted Answer

Ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination

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Digestion, ingestion, elimination, absorption

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Absorption, digestion, ingestion, elimination

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Ingestion, absorption, digestion, elimination

Question 6

Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating gastric acid secretion?

Accepted Answer

Gastrin

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Insulin

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Glucagon

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Secretin

Question 7

Which of the following is a distinctive characteristic of the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Presence of villi and microvilli

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Presence of gastric glands

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Segmented muscular contractions

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Absorption of water and electrolytes

Question 8

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

Absorption of water and electrolytes

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Digestion of carbohydrates

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Secretion of digestive enzymes

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Storage of undigested food

Question 9

Which statement accurately describes the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Produces both digestive enzymes and hormones

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Located behind the stomach

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Secretes bile into the small intestine

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Stores bile before it is released into the duodenum

Question 10

What is the primary function of the tongue in the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

Detecting taste sensations

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Chewing and grinding food

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Swallowing food

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Digesting proteins

Question 11

Which enzyme, secreted by the stomach, is essential for the breakdown of proteins?

Accepted Answer

Pepsin

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Lipase

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Amylase

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Trypsin

Question 12

The villi and microvilli lining the small intestine serve to:

Accepted Answer

Increase the surface area for enhanced nutrient absorption

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Produce digestive enzymes

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Store bile for fat digestion

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Propel food through the intestine

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

Protein digestion

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Water absorption

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Electrolyte absorption

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Vitamin synthesis

Question 14

The primary organ responsible for the production of bile is the:

Accepted Answer

Liver

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Gallbladder

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Pancreas

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Spleen

Question 15

Hydrochloric acid in the stomach serves to:

Accepted Answer

Kill bacteria and activate pepsin

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Neutralize food

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Emulsify fats

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Stimulate the production of bile

Question 16

A common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is:

Accepted Answer

Heartburn

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Diarrhea

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Constipation

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Nausea

Question 17

The primary hormones involved in regulating appetite and satiety are:

Accepted Answer

Ghrelin and leptin

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Insulin and glucagon

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Epinephrine and norepinephrine

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Dopamine and serotonin

Question 18

What is the primary role of the esophagus in digestion?

Accepted Answer

Transporting food to the stomach

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Storing food

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Absorbing nutrients

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Producing digestive enzymes

Question 19

Which part of the digestive tract has the highest acidity?

Accepted Answer

Stomach

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Small intestine

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Large intestine

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Esophagus

Question 20

What is the main function of the pancreas in digestion?

Accepted Answer

Secreting digestive enzymes

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Producing bile

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Absorbing water and electrolytes

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Storing and concentrating bile

Question 21

Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for absorbing nutrients?

Accepted Answer

Small intestine

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Stomach

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Large intestine

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Esophagus

Question 22

What is the main function of the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

Absorbing water and electrolytes

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Digesting and absorbing carbohydrates

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Producing digestive enzymes

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Storing and concentrating bile

Question 23

Which of the following is not an accessory organ of the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

Spleen

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Liver

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Pancreas

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Gallbladder

Question 24

What is the role of bile in digestion?

Accepted Answer

Emulsifying fats

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Neutralizing stomach acid

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Digesting proteins

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Absorbing water

Question 25

Which hormone primarily stimulates the secretion of gastric acid?

Accepted Answer

Gastrin

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Cholecystokinin

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Enterogastrone

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Secretin

Question 26

How does peristalsis contribute to digestion primarily?

Accepted Answer

Mixing and propelling food along the digestive tract

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Breaking down food particles

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Secreting digestive enzymes

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Absorbing nutrients

Question 27

The hormone responsible for stimulating the secretion of gastric juices in the stomach is:

Accepted Answer

Gastrin

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Secretin

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Cholecystokinin

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Insulin

Question 28

The main nutrient absorbed in the large intestine is:

Accepted Answer

Water

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Carbohydrates

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Fats

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Proteins

Question 29

The accessory organ of digestion that produces enzymes that break down fats is the:

Accepted Answer

Pancreas

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Gallbladder

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Liver

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Appendix

Question 30

The process by which food is moved through the digestive tract by rhythmic muscular contractions is called:

Accepted Answer

Peristalsis

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Chewing

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Deglutition

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Regurgitation

Question 31

A common symptom of indigestion is:

Accepted Answer

Heartburn

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Diarrhea

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Constipation

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Vomiting

Question 32

The layer of the digestive tract wall that contains smooth muscle tissue is the:

Accepted Answer

Muscularis externa

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Mucosa

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Submucosa

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Serosa

Question 33

Which enzyme, found in saliva, is responsible for starting the breakdown of carbohydrates in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

Amylase

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Pepsin

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Lipase

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Protease

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

Absorption of nutrients

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Mechanical digestion

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Chemical digestion

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Storage of food

Question 35

Which enzyme in the mouth initiates the chemical breakdown of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

Amylase

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Pepsin

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Lipase

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Trypsin

Question 36

Identify the correct sequence of digestive organs through which ingested food typically passes.

Accepted Answer

Mouth → Esophagus → Stomach → Small intestine → Large intestine

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Mouth → Stomach → Esophagus → Small intestine → Large intestine

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Esophagus → Mouth → Stomach → Large intestine → Small intestine

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Stomach → Esophagus → Mouth → Small intestine → Large intestine

Question 37

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating gastric juice secretion in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

Gastrin

Answer

Insulin

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Glucagon

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Secretin

Question 38

Which accessory organ of digestion produces and secretes bile to aid in fat digestion?

Accepted Answer

Liver

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Pancreas

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Gallbladder

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Spleen

Question 39

Which layer of the digestive tract wall is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?

Accepted Answer

Mucosa

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Submucosa

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Muscularis

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Serosa

Question 40

Which ion is essential for the absorption of glucose across the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

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Potassium

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Calcium

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Magnesium

Question 41

Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation of the stomach lining?

Accepted Answer

Gastritis

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Peptic ulcer

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Diverticulitis

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Appendicitis

Question 42

Which statement accurately describes the key difference between soluble and insoluble dietary fibers?

Accepted Answer

Soluble fiber dissolves in water, slowing digestion, while insoluble fiber does not.

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Insoluble fiber dissolves in water, slowing digestion, while soluble fiber does not.

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Both soluble and insoluble fibers dissolve in water, but soluble fiber is more effective at reducing cholesterol levels.

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Both soluble and insoluble fibers are equally effective in preventing constipation.

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a function of saliva?

Accepted Answer

Emulsifies fats

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Initiates carbohydrate digestion

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Lubricates food for swallowing

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Contains antibacterial agents

Question 44

The primary function of the stomach is to:

Accepted Answer

Store and mechanically digest food, and initiate protein digestion

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Absorb nutrients

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Complete carbohydrate digestion

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Produce bile

Question 45

Which of the following is the smallest and most distal segment of the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Ileum

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Duodenum

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Cecum

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Jejunum

Question 46

The primary function of the large intestine is to:

Accepted Answer

Absorb water, electrolytes, and vitamins; and store and eliminate waste

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Digest carbohydrates

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Produce digestive enzymes

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Synthesize vitamins

Question 47

Which accessory organ of digestion produces and secretes bile?

Accepted Answer

Liver

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Pancreas

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Spleen

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Gallbladder

Question 48

The process by which food is physically broken down in the digestive system is called:

Accepted Answer

Mechanical digestion

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Excretion

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Chemical digestion

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Absorption

Question 49

Which of the following enzymes is responsible for digesting triglycerides (fats)?

Accepted Answer

Lipase

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Amylase

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Protease

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Sucrase

Question 50

The hormone that stimulates the gastric glands to secrete gastric juice is:

Accepted Answer

Gastrin

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Cholecystokinin

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Insulin

Question 51

Which of the following is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Accepted Answer

Heartburn

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Dysphagia

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Jaundice

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Regurgitation

Question 52

The primary function of the villi in the small intestine is to:

Accepted Answer

Increase the surface area for nutrient absorption

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Produce digestive enzymes

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Filter waste products

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Store bile