16 Questions
Which organ secretes acid and enzymes to help break down food in the stomach?
Fundus
Which organ is responsible for the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream?
Small intestine
Which organ produces and secretes bile important for lipid metabolism?
Liver
Which organ stores and releases bile?
Gall bladder
Which organ is responsible for the endocrine function of releasing hormones directly into the blood stream?
Pancreas
Which organ is associated with constipation?
Large intestine
Which organ helps food travel from the pharynx to the esophagus?
Mouth
Which organ cleanses and purifies the blood through enzymatic processes?
Liver
Which part of the large intestine is located between the ileum and the ascending colon?
Cecum
Which part of the digestive system receives stool from the colon and connects to the anus?
Rectum
What is the function of the sphincters in the rectum?
To expel and hold the stool
Which part of the digestive system detects rectal contents?
Anus
What causes constipation?
Accumulation of feces in the descending colon
Which part of the large intestine is located between the cecum and the rectum?
Transverse colon
What is the function of the rectum in the digestive system?
To expel and hold the stool
What is the function of the anus in the digestive system?
To guard or close an opening or tube
Test your knowledge of the digestive system! This quiz covers the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. Explore the functions of each organ and how they contribute to the process of digestion. Challenge yourself with questions on peristalsis, enzyme secretion, and more.
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