The Digestive System and Enzyme Function Quiz
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What is the main function of the stomach?

  • Stores food during eating, secretes digestive fluid, and propels partially digested food into the small intestine (correct)
  • Eliminates waste products from the body
  • Aids in the breakdown of undigested foodstuffs
  • Breaks down fats and absorbs nutrients

    • Which enzyme aids in digesting protein?

  • Lipase
  • Amylase
  • Trypsin (correct)
  • Pepsin

    • What does the large intestine primarily absorb?

  • Nutrients
  • Water (correct)
  • Oxygen
  • Digestive enzymes

    • Where does the absorption of waste products into the circulation primarily occur?

    <p>Intestinal wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does floating stool indicate?

    <p>There are too many undigested fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the stomach?

    <p>Stores food during eating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme aids in digesting fats?

    <p>Lipase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does healthy stool do in water?

    <p>Sinks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream primarily occur?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the large intestine?

    <p>Absorbs water and rids the body of waste products</p> Signup and view all the answers

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