The Digestive System Quiz
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Which organ is primarily responsible for the digestion of proteins?

  • Stomach (correct)
  • Pancreas
  • Small intestine
  • Liver
  • What is the primary function of the digestive system?

  • Producing hormones for growth
  • Regulating body temperature
  • Absorbing nutrients from food (correct)
  • Supporting the skeletal structure
  • What is the function of bile in the digestive process?

  • Producing enzymes for protein digestion
  • Emulsifying fats for better digestion (correct)
  • Neutralizing stomach acids
  • Breaking down carbohydrates into glucose
  • What is the primary function of saliva in the digestive process?

    <p>To initiate the chemical breakdown of food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of digestion is initiated by the sight and smell of food?

    <p>Cephalic phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of lingual lipase in the digestive process?

    <p>To break down lipids in the mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the bolus in the digestive process?

    <p>To be swallowed down the esophagus to enter the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ secretes the digestive enzymes amylase and lingual lipase?

    <p>Salivary glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

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