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Tissue, Organ, and Organ Systems in Digestive System Quiz

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Which of the following best defines an organ?

A group of cells with a similar structure and function
A group of organs working together to form an organism
A group of tissues working together for a specific function (correct)
An adaptation of specialized cells

What is the main function of muscle tissue?

Release of bile
Contraction (correct)
Production of enzymes
Absorption of nutrients

Which organ contains glandular tissue that releases enzymes?

Stomach (correct)
Small intestine
Pancreas
Liver

What characteristic sets lipids apart from carbohydrates and proteins?

They are too large to be absorbed into the bloodstream without digestion (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which component helps to neutralize the acid released from the stomach during digestion?

Bile from the liver (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where are the products of digestion absorbed into the bloodstream?

Small intestine (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the large intestine during digestion?

Absorption of water into the bloodstream (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the food in the stomach due to the churning action of the muscles?

It is turned into a fluid to increase surface area for digestion (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which component begins the digestion of starch and protein in the small intestine?

Enzymes from the pancreas (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of enzymes during digestion?

To break down large food molecules into small molecules (A) Signup and view all the answers

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