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Digestive System Function Quiz

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What is the primary function of the digestive system?

To absorb macromolecules

To initiate the digestion of fats

To store food

To hydrolyze macromolecules to their smallest subunits (correct)

Where in the body is the stomach located?

Above the esophagus

On the right side of the body beneath the diaphragm

Below the liver

On the left side of the body beneath the diaphragm (correct)

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

Initiates the digestion of proteins

Stores food

Controls the movement of food into the small intestine

Absorbs nutrients (correct)

Why can alcohol be absorbed by the stomach?

Because alcohol is fat soluble Signup and view all the answers

What is chyme?

The substance formed in the stomach from partially digested food and gastric juices Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by diarrhea, gas, bloating, and abdominal cramps after ingesting milk and other dairy products?

Lactose intolerance Signup and view all the answers

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

Producing digestive enzymes Signup and view all the answers

In celiac disease, which of the following is damaged by the autoimmune response against gluten?

Villi and microvilli of the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) in pancreatic juice?

Neutralize acid chyme from the stomach Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a disorder of the colon and rectum mentioned in the text?

Celiac disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the consistency of normal feces, according to the text?

Three-fourths water and one-fourth solid waste Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a liver disorder mentioned in the text?

Obesity Signup and view all the answers