Functions of the Digestive System part 1

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Which of the following is the primary function of digestive system

circulating blood

breaking food into nutrients (correct)

exchanging gases

protecting against pathogens

What is the role of the epiglottis?

A) Grinding food

B) Mixing food with saliva

C) Preventing food from entering the trachea (correct)

D) Absorbing nutrients

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach?

A) Amylase

Lipase

Pepsin (correct)

Lactase

Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?

small inte Signup and view all the answers

main function of bile

emulsify fats Signup and view all the answers

which structure increases SA 4 absorption in small inte

villi Signup and view all the answers

What happens during peristalsis?

C) Muscles contract to move food through the digestive tract Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the small intestine is primarily involved in absorbing vitamin B12 and bile salts?

ileum Signup and view all the answers

How does physical digestion aid chemical digestion?

A) By increasing the surface area of food particles Signup and view all the answers

Which component of pancreatic juice helps neutralize stomach acid?

bicarbonate Signup and view all the answers

Describe the function of the large intestine.

The large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter, compacts waste into feces, and expels it through the rectum and anus. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how chronic kidney disease can affect urine production.

Chronic kidney disease reduces the number of functioning nephrons, decreasing the kidney’s ability to filter blood and produce urine, leading to reduced urine output and potential accumulation of waste products in the body. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main causes of constipation?

Main causes of constipation include low fiber diet, dehydration, lack of physical activity, and certain medications. Signup and view all the answers

Name the digestive enzyme responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth.

amylase Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a bolus and chyme?

A bolus is a chewed, moistened lump of food ready for swallowing, whereas chyme is the semi-liquid mixture of partially digested food and digestive juices produced in the stomach. Signup and view all the answers

The process of _______________ moves food through the digestive tract by wave-like muscular contractions.

peristalsis Signup and view all the answers

_______________ is the enzyme that breaks down fats in the small intestine.

lipase Signup and view all the answers

The _______________ is the first section of the small intestine and receives chyme from the stomach.

duodenum Signup and view all the answers

Macrophages in the lymphatic system help by _______________ pathogens and presenting antigens to lymphocytes.

phagocytizing Signup and view all the answers

The and layers of the stomach wall enable it to churn and mix food effectively.

muscular, mucosal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organs is not directly involved in the production or storage of bile?

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers

What is the semi-liquid mixture of partially digested food in the stomach called?

chyme Signup and view all the answers

which cells in stomach secrete hydrochloric acid

parietal cells Signup and view all the answers

which structure is primarily responsible for absorption of vitamin B12

ileum Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone stimulates the release of bile and pancreatic juice?

C) Cholecystokinin (CCK) Signup and view all the answers

primary cause of kidney disease

D) All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of the pancreas in digestion?

B) Secretes digestive enzymes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of constipation?

D) Both B and C Signup and view all the answers

primary function duodenum

neutralise stomach acid Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

C) Creating an acidic environment for enzyme activity Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is the primary function of digestive system

What is the role of the epiglottis?

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach?

Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?

main function of bile

which structure increases SA 4 absorption in small inte

What happens during peristalsis?

Which section of the small intestine is primarily involved in absorbing vitamin B12 and bile salts?

How does physical digestion aid chemical digestion?

Which component of pancreatic juice helps neutralize stomach acid?

Describe the function of the large intestine.

Explain how chronic kidney disease can affect urine production.

What are the main causes of constipation?

Name the digestive enzyme responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth.

What is the difference between a bolus and chyme?

The process of _______________ moves food through the digestive tract by wave-like muscular contractions.

_______________ is the enzyme that breaks down fats in the small intestine.

The _______________ is the first section of the small intestine and receives chyme from the stomach.

Macrophages in the lymphatic system help by _______________ pathogens and presenting antigens to lymphocytes.

The and layers of the stomach wall enable it to churn and mix food effectively.

Which of the following organs is not directly involved in the production or storage of bile?

What is the semi-liquid mixture of partially digested food in the stomach called?

which cells in stomach secrete hydrochloric acid

which structure is primarily responsible for absorption of vitamin B12

Which hormone stimulates the release of bile and pancreatic juice?

primary cause of kidney disease

Which of the following best describes the role of the pancreas in digestion?

Which of the following is a symptom of constipation?

primary function duodenum

What is the primary role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

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Functions of the Digestive System part 1

Choose a study mode

Podcast

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is the primary function of digestive system

What is the role of the epiglottis?

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach?

Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?

main function of bile

which structure increases SA 4 absorption in small inte

What happens during peristalsis?

Which section of the small intestine is primarily involved in absorbing vitamin B12 and bile salts?

How does physical digestion aid chemical digestion?

Which component of pancreatic juice helps neutralize stomach acid?

Describe the function of the large intestine.

Explain how chronic kidney disease can affect urine production.

What are the main causes of constipation?

Name the digestive enzyme responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth.

What is the difference between a bolus and chyme?

The process of _______________ moves food through the digestive tract by wave-like muscular contractions.

_______________ is the enzyme that breaks down fats in the small intestine.

The _______________ is the first section of the small intestine and receives chyme from the stomach.

Macrophages in the lymphatic system help by _______________ pathogens and presenting antigens to lymphocytes.

The __________ and __________ layers of the stomach wall enable it to churn and mix food effectively.

Which of the following organs is not directly involved in the production or storage of bile?

What is the semi-liquid mixture of partially digested food in the stomach called?

which cells in stomach secrete hydrochloric acid

which structure is primarily responsible for absorption of vitamin B12

Which hormone stimulates the release of bile and pancreatic juice?

primary cause of kidney disease

Which of the following best describes the role of the pancreas in digestion?

Which of the following is a symptom of constipation?

primary function duodenum

What is the primary role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

More Like This

Human Digestive System Anatomy Guide

Digestive System Processes

Physiology of Digestive System

Human Biology Quiz: Blood and Digestive System

The and layers of the stomach wall enable it to churn and mix food effectively.