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Quiz questions on the digestive system
Which organ produces hydrochloric acid to aid in the digestion of proteins?
Stomach
What triggers the release of bile from the gallbladder?
The presence of fatty foods in the small intestine
Which enzyme in the saliva helps in the breakdown of starches?
Amylase
What is the purpose of the mucus lining in the stomach?
To protect the stomach lining from digestive acids
What is the function of the large intestine in the digestive system?
To absorb water and electrolytes from undigested food
Which enzyme in the small intestine is responsible for breaking down fats?
Lipase
What specific type of food do the salivary glands in the digestive system begin to break down?
carbohydrates
What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?
To transport food from the mouth to the stomach
Which organ in the urinary system is responsible for storing urine before it is expelled from the body?
Bladder
What specific structure in the small intestine serves the sole purpose of increasing the surface area for nutrient absorption?
Villi
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
To break down food and absorb nutrients
Which organ in the urinary system is solely responsible for the filtration and removal of waste products from the blood?
Kidneys
What is the function of the stomach in the digestive system?
To churn and break down food
Which organ absorbs water from undigested food?
Large intestine
What is the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach called?
Esophagus
Which organ is responsible for producing insulin?
Pancreas
What is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules called?
Digestion
Which organ stores and releases bile?
Gallbladder
What is the longest part of the digestive system?
Small intestine
Which organ produces bile to aid in digestion?
Liver