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Human Muscular and Digestive Systems Quiz

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Which enzyme is responsible for converting starch into maltose?

Bile

Ptyalin (correct)

Pepsin

Hydrochloric acid

Which of the following is the largest gland in the human body?

Liver (correct)

Pancreas

Salivary glands

Thyroid gland

What is the primary function of pepsin?

Breakdown of proteins (correct)

Breakdown of carbohydrates

Neutralization of stomach acid

Breakdown of fats

Which of the following muscles is involuntary?

Both b) and c) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of acidity?

Excessive production of hydrochloric acid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of teeth are used for cutting and tearing food?

Canines Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the pancreas and bile?

The pancreas produces pancreatic juice, which neutralizes bile produced by the liver. Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle type is responsible for the involuntary movement of substances through the digestive tract?

Smooth muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the salivary glands in the digestive process?

To lubricate the food and initiate the breakdown of carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains why intoxicating substances should not be consumed?

They can have adverse effects on the smooth muscle contractions of the digestive tract. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly matches the organ with its corresponding gland and secretion?

Stomach: Gastric gland, Gastric juice Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the reason for food becoming acidic in the stomach?

The secretion of hydrochloric acid by the gastric glands acidifies the stomach contents. Signup and view all the answers