Digestive System Functions Quiz

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

To produce digestive enzymes and bicarbonate

To further breakdown food residue

To propel and eliminate feces

To absorb macro and micro nutrients (correct)

What is the role of the liver in the digestive system?

To produce digestive enzymes

Both a and b (correct)

To produce bile salts to emulsify lipids

To store, concentrate, and release bile

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

To produce bicarbonate to neutralize acidic chyme

To stimulate the release of gastric acid

Both a and b (correct)

To produce digestive enzymes

What is the role of the tongue in the digestive system?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of saliva in the digestive system?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the large intestine in the digestive system?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the internal anal sphincter and external anal sphincter?

To normally keep the anus closed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Valsalva maneuver?

To increase intra-abdominal pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the hepatic portal vein?

To deliver nutrients from the small intestine to the liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of bile produced by the liver?

To emulsify lipids in the small intestine, similar to how dish soap works on fats in water Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main functions of the pancreas?

To have both exocrine and endocrine functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the gallbladder?

To store, concentrate, and propel bile into the duodenum Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

To break down food and absorb nutrients Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the digestive system?

Kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the muscularis layer in the digestive tract?

To facilitate the movement of food through peristalsis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is responsible for regulating digestive secretions?

Submucosal plexus Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the hepatic portal system?

To transport proteins and carbohydrates to the liver Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is involved in the initial mechanical breakdown of food?

Mouth Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the lower esophageal sphincter?

Controlling food entering the stomach Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of deglutition involves moving food into the esophagus?

Pharyngeal phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of parietal cells in the stomach?

Producing hydrochloric acid Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is essential for breaking down protein in the stomach?

Pepsin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Absorption of nutrients Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone initiates peristalsis in the small intestine?

Motilin Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cecum in the digestive system?

Continues absorption of water and salts Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the rectum in the digestive process?

Preventing simultaneous passage of feces and gas Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of mucosal barrier in the stomach?

Protect against acidic environment Signup and view all the answers

Digestive System Functions Quiz

Choose a study mode

Podcast

Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

What is the role of the liver in the digestive system?

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

What is the role of the tongue in the digestive system?

What is the purpose of saliva in the digestive system?

What is the primary function of the large intestine in the digestive system?

What is the main function of the internal anal sphincter and external anal sphincter?

What is the purpose of the Valsalva maneuver?

What is the main function of the hepatic portal vein?

What is the primary role of bile produced by the liver?

What are the two main functions of the pancreas?

What is the main function of the gallbladder?

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the digestive system?

What is the function of the muscularis layer in the digestive tract?

Which of the following is responsible for regulating digestive secretions?

What is the role of the hepatic portal system?

Which of the following structures is involved in the initial mechanical breakdown of food?

What is the function of the lower esophageal sphincter?

Which phase of deglutition involves moving food into the esophagus?

What is the main function of parietal cells in the stomach?

Which enzyme is essential for breaking down protein in the stomach?

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Which hormone initiates peristalsis in the small intestine?

What is the function of the cecum in the digestive system?

What is the main role of the rectum in the digestive process?

What is the main role of mucosal barrier in the stomach?

More Like This

Gastrointestinal System: Functions, Diseases, Organs, and Microbiota

Digestive System Functions Quiz

Digestive System Functions Quiz

Digestive System Anatomy and Function

Upgrade to continue