COPY: Human Digestive System Quiz

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

To produce enzymes for protein digestion

To increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients (correct)

To aid in the mechanical digestion of food

To produce bile

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

To absorb nutrients from food

To store and pump bile into the duodenum (correct)

To aid in the mechanical digestion of food

To produce bile

What is the result of chemical digestion in carbohydrates?

Simple sugars (correct)

Fatty acids

Bile

Amino acids

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down lipids in the small intestine?

Lipase Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for the movement of food through the digestive tract?

Peristalsis Signup and view all the answers

Which organ produces an enzyme that aids in the digestion of proteins?

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for producing enzymes that break down proteins?

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the esophagus?

Transportation of food to the stomach Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is responsible for increasing the surface area of the small intestine?

Villi Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth?

Amylase Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the gastro vascular cavity?

Not a part of the human digestive system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the stomach?

Breaking down of food into smaller pieces Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for storing bile?

Gallbladder Signup and view all the answers

What type of movement aids in the passage of food through the digestive tract?

Peristalsis Signup and view all the answers

Where does most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occur?

Small intestine Signup and view all the answers