Are You a Digestive System Expert?

1. The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients and minerals.
2. Macronutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, while micronutrients are vitamins and minerals.
3. Carbohydrates can be simple or complex sugars, and complex fibers have health benefits.
4. Proteins and fats have unique structures and functions in the body.
5. Enzymes aid in digestion by breaking down food into smaller molecules.
6. Blood flow and autonomic nervous responses aid in digestion.
7. The mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestines all have specific functions in digestion.
8. Villi in the small intestine absorb nutrients and minerals into the hepatic portal system.
9. The liver produces bile and the gallbladder stores it.
10. The large intestine forms and excretes faeces.

Test your knowledge of the digestive system with our quiz! From the breakdown of macronutrients to the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, this quiz covers it all. Challenge yourself to identify the specific functions of each part of the digestive tract and learn about the roles of enzymes and autonomic responses in digestion. Don't forget to brush up on your knowledge of bile production and faecal excretion. Take the quiz now and see how much you really know about this essential bodily system!