Digestive System Overview Quiz
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Which part of the digestive system is responsible for mechanical digestion and the chemical digestion of carbohydrates?

  • Mouth (correct)
  • Stomach
  • Small intestine
  • Pharynx

The primary function of the esophagus is to carry air from the nose to the larynx.

False (B)

What is the term used for the mixture of food and gastric juices in the stomach?

chyme

The _________ connects the stomach to the small intestine.

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Match the parts of the digestive system with their functions:

<p>Pharynx = Transports food from mouth to esophagus Stomach = Chemical and mechanical digestion Small intestine = Nutrient absorption into the bloodstream Mouth = Chewing and salivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the digestive system is curved around the pancreas?

<p>Duodenum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Salivary glands are responsible for producing bile.

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What is the primary role of the intestinal villi?

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Food is turned into a _________ after being chewed and mixed with saliva in the mouth.

<p>bolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action helps move food down the esophagus?

<p>Peristalsis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the liver in digestion?

<p>Secreting bile to digest lipids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The jejunum is where the most nutrients and water are absorbed within the small intestine.

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What liquid does the pancreas secrete to reduce acidity in the small intestine?

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The small intestine turns chyme into a milky fluid called ______.

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Match the digestive organs with their primary functions:

<p>Liver = Secretes bile Pancreas = Secretes pancreatic juices Salivary glands = Breaks down carbohydrates Large intestine = Absorbs water from waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are villi responsible for in the jejunum?

<p>Absorbing nutrients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The small intestine is wider than the large intestine.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main parts of the large intestine?

<p>caecum, colon, rectum</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ are glands located outside the digestive tract that secrete digestive juices.

<p>accessory glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which digestive process occurs primarily in the ileum?

<p>Absorption of water and nutrients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Digestive Tract

A long tube that runs through the body, starting at the mouth and ending at the anus.

Mouth

The first part of the digestive tract where food is chewed and mixed with saliva.

Salivary Glands

Glands in the mouth that produce saliva, which helps break down carbohydrates.

Mechanical Digestion

The physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces.

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Chemical Digestion

The chemical breakdown of food using enzymes and acids.

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Pharynx

A tube that connects the mouth to the esophagus and is also part of the respiratory system.

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Esophagus

A muscular tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.

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Stomach

A muscular sac that stores food, mixes it with gastric juices, and breaks down proteins.

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Small Intestine

A long tube where most nutrient absorption occurs.

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Large Intestine

The final part of the digestive tract where water is absorbed and waste is formed.

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Liver's Role in Digestion

The liver produces bile, which helps break down lipids (fats) by acting like a detergent.

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Pancreas' Digestive Function

The pancreas releases pancreatic juices into the intestine to neutralize acidity and aid in digestion.

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Duodenum

The first part of the small intestine where digestive juices from the liver, pancreas, and itself mix with food.

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Chyme

The partially digested food mixture that enters the small intestine.

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Chyle

Milky fluid formed in the small intestine after digestion, containing absorbed nutrients.

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Jejunum

Middle section of the small intestine with villi, specialized cells maximizing surface area for absorption.

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Ileum

Final section of the small intestine, responsible for absorbing the remaining water and nutrients.

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Accessory Glands

Glands located outside the digestive tract that secrete digestive juices into it.

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Study Notes

Digestive System Overview

  • Composed of the digestive tract and accessory digestive glands
  • Digestive tract is a long tube: mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus

Mouth

  • Cavity where food is chewed and ground by teeth
  • Contains tongue with taste buds for taste perception
  • Mechanical digestion: breaks food into smaller pieces
  • Salivary glands produce saliva that mixes with food, carrying out chemical digestion of carbohydrates
  • Bolus is formed after insalivation and mastication

Pharynx

  • Part of both digestive and respiratory systems
  • Connects mouth to esophagus and nasal cavity to larynx
  • Epiglottis acts as a lid to prevent food from entering the respiratory tract

Esophagus

  • Transports food from pharynx to stomach
  • Peristaltic movements (muscle contractions) propel food

Stomach

  • Cardia is the opening from the esophagus to the stomach
  • Strong stomach muscles for mechanical digestion
  • Gastric glands secrete gastric juices to kill bacteria and break down proteins
  • Pylorus is the opening from stomach to small intestine
  • Chyme is formed after digestion in the stomach

Small Intestine

  • Long tube with glands, villi, and capillaries

  • Nutrients absorbed into bloodstream through capillaries

  • Duodenum: First part, receives digestive juices from liver (bile) and pancreas (pancreatic juice) for lipid and carbohydrate breakdown. Also makes intestinal juices.

  • Jejunum: Middle part, characterized by villi for increased surface area absorption

  • Ileum: Final part, absorbs most remaining water and nutrients

Large Intestine

  • Wider than small intestine, consists of caecum, colon, rectum, and anus
  • Absorbs water and electrolytes from the remaining food
  • Faeces expelled through anus

Accessory Glands

  • Located outside the digestive tract
  • Secrete digestive juices containing enzymes

Salivary Glands

  • Three pairs of glands that secrete saliva into the mouth
  • Saliva contains amylase for carbohydrate digestion

Liver

  • Largest gland in the body
  • Secretes bile (stored in gallbladder) for lipid digestion
  • Other functions: glucose, iron, vitamin storage; detoxification

Pancreas

  • Arrowhead-shaped gland under the stomach
  • Digestive function: secretes pancreatic juices to neutralize stomach acid
  • Endocrine function: releases hormones into bloodstream

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Test your knowledge on the human digestive system, including its main components, functions, and processes. This quiz covers important details about the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach, focusing on how they contribute to digestion. Perfect for students studying biology or health sciences!

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