Digestive System Quiz

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What is the key difference between the small intestine and the large intestine?

The small intestine has a larger diameter compared to the large intestine. (correct)

There is no difference between the small intestine and the large intestine in terms of function.

The large intestine is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption.

The small intestine is responsible for both mechanical and chemical digestion.

The large intestine is primarily responsible for water absorption.

What is the primary role of the small intestine in the digestive process?

Secretion of digestive enzymes.

Mechanical breakdown of food into smaller particles.

Absorption of nutrients and water. (correct)

Production of bile for fat digestion.

Storage and compaction of waste products.

What substance neutralizes the acidity of chyme entering the small intestine?

Bicarbonate ions (correct)

Bile

Salivary amylase

Pepsin

Pancreatic amylase

Which of the following enzymes is NOT produced by the pancreas?

Pepsin (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pancreatic hormone insulin?

Decreases blood glucose levels. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the structure that carries pancreatic juice to the small intestine?

Pancreatic duct (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a product of starch digestion by pancreatic amylase?

Maltose (E) Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for producing bile, which aids in the digestion of fats?

Liver (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the digestive enzymes in the process of chemical digestion?

To convert large food molecules into smaller, simpler units. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Production of digestive enzymes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of nervous reflex is stimulated when the rectum fills?

Defecation reflex (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the lumen of the digestive tract differ from the internal environment of the body?

The lumen is continuous with the external environment, while the internal environment is internally regulated. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of feces by weight?

Bacteria (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the gastrocolic reflex?

Stimulates the colon to contract and move feces (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To move food through the digestive tract in a one-way direction. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the process by which food is moved through the digestive tract?

Peristalsis (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct order of the organs through which food passes during digestion?

Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is produced in response to acid present in chyme entering the duodenum?

Secretin (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important that indigestible materials, like fiber, pass through the digestive tract without being absorbed?

Because they help regulate bowel movements and prevent constipation. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of gastrin?

Stimulates bile release (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?

Mechanical digestion breaks down food into smaller particles, while chemical digestion converts food molecules into simpler units. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the sphincters in the digestive tract?

To regulate the flow of food between different sections of the digestive tract. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the gall bladder to release bile?

CCK (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about digestion is TRUE?

Digestion is controlled by both the nervous system and hormones. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the enzyme that begins the process of digestion in the mouth?

Amylase (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is responsible for covering the opening to the trachea during swallowing?

Epiglottis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the rhythmic contractions that move food down the esophagus towards the stomach?

Peristalsis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the structure that receives air from the nasal cavities and food from the mouth?

Pharynx (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two parts of the roof of the mouth?

Hard palate and soft palate (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the projection at the end of the soft palate?

Uvula (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the process that begins with the chewing of food in the mouth?

Mechanical digestion (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where does digestion end?

Large intestine (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the sphincter that controls the entrance of food into the stomach?

Cardiac sphincter (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of gastric juice?

Amylase (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the villi in the small intestine?

Absorption of nutrients (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the small lymphatic vessel located within each villus?

Lacteal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the endocrine pancreas?

Production of hormones like insulin and glucagon (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the structural-functional unit of the liver?

Hepatic lobule (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which blood vessel carries nutrient-rich blood from the intestines to the liver?

Hepatic portal vein (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the large intestine is responsible for storing feces before defecation?

Rectum (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition that results when the appendix becomes inflamed?

Appendicitis (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are the two main functions of the large intestine?

Excretion of waste products (B), Absorption of water and minerals (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these bacteria is commonly found in the large intestine and plays a crucial role in producing vitamin K?

Escherichia coli (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to the opening of the rectum to the exterior?

Anus (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the first portion of the large intestine?

Cecum (C) Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many liters of water are reabsorbed by the cells lining the large intestine daily?

8.5 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is mainly responsible for the movement of food through the large intestine?

Peristalsis (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Digestive System Overview

The digestive system obtains energy and materials for growth and repair from food.
Nutrients in food include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, minerals, vitamins, water, and fiber.
Organic compounds (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) must be broken down into simpler monomers for cells to use them.
Digestion breaks down complex food molecules into simpler units.

Digestive Tract

The digestive tract is a tube called the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), allowing one-way transport of food.
Specialised sections are specialised for different functions (e.g., ingestion, chewing).
Seven functions include ingestion, mastication, deglutition, digestion, absorption, peristalsis, and defecation.
Food is processed in a sequence of steps to become usable for the body.

Mechanical and Chemical Digestion

Physical digestion tears and grinds food into smaller pieces, increasing surface area for enzyme action.
Chemical digestion changes large food molecules into smaller monomers using enzymes.
Mechanical and chemical digestion both begin in the mouth (using teeth and saliva).
Enzymes such as salivary amylase start breaking down starches in the mouth.

Salivary Glands

Three pairs of salivary glands moisten and lubricate the food, also helping to aid in swallowing.
Saliva contains mucus to lubricate food and salivary amylase.
Salivary amylase hydrolyses starch to maltose.

Swallowing and Esophagus

Swallowing (deglutition) moves food from the mouth to the stomach.
The epiglottis prevents food from entering the trachea (windpipe).
Peristalsis in the esophagus moves food toward the stomach.
The cardiac sphincter relaxes to allow food into the stomach.

Stomach

The stomach stores food, mixes it with gastric juices, and continues chemical digestion of protein using hydrochloric acid (HCl) and pepsin.
Hydrochloric acid provides a suitable pH for pepsin.
Pepsin begins protein break down.
Food becomes chyme.

Small Intestine

The small intestine is the major site of nutrient absorption.
Sections are the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
The small intestine receives pancreatic juices and bile which aid in digestion.
Chemical digestion continues in the small intestine with specific enzymes (e.g., pancreatic amylase, trypsin, lipase).
Monosaccharides, amino acids, nucleotides, vitamins, and minerals are absorbed.

Absorption in the Small Intestine

Cells lining the villi (projections lining the small intestine) greatly increase the absorption area.
Absorption methods include facilitated diffusion and active transport of nutrients into the capillaries (or lymph vessels).

Pancreas

The pancreas is a dual-function gland.
It secretes pancreatic juices containing enzymes (e.g., pancreatic amylase, lipases, trypsin) into the duodenum.
These enzymes complete the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
The pancreas also releases hormones (insulin and glucagon) that regulate blood glucose levels.

Liver

The liver produces bile to emulsify fats into smaller droplets.
Bile contains bile salts needed for lipid digestion.
The liver processes and stores nutrients, detoxifies the blood, produces blood proteins, and stores glycogen (from excess glucose).

Large Intestine

The large intestine absorbs water, minerals, and some vitamins from undigested food.
Bacteria in the large intestine help in the fermentation of undigested material and synthesis of certain vitamins.
Feces (undigested materials) are formed and eliminated through the anus.

Control of Digestion

The nervous system and hormones control digestive secretions and processes.
Hormones (gastrin, secretin, CCK) regulate the secretion of enzymes and bile from accessory organs.
Signals from the brain trigger the secretion of digestive enzymes and the movement of food in different sections of the digestive tract.

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Test your knowledge on the human digestive system with this quiz. Explore concepts related to the small and large intestines, pancreatic functions, and digestive enzymes. Discover how these components work together to facilitate digestion and nutrient absorption.