Digestive System Quiz

Question 1

Function of digestive system?

Answer 1

1) Digests
2) Absorbs
3) Processes indigestible materials for defecation

Question 2

Alimentary Canal (GI) Consists of:

Answer 2

1) Mouth
2) Oral Cavity
3) Pharynx
4) Esophagus
6) Stomach
7) Small Intestine
8) Large intestine (rectum and anus)

Question 3

Accessoary Organs include:

Answer 3

1) Salivary GLands
2) Gall bladder
3) Liver
4) Pancreas

Question 4

What is peristalsis?

Answer 4

Ripple-like wave motions that move food forward

Question 5

Cardiac Sphincter

Answer 5

• Allows entry of food from esophagus –> Stomach

- Prevents acid from going up

Question 6

Pyloric Sphincter

Answer 6

-Allows entry from stomach–>small intestine

Question 7

Where are villi located? Function?

Answer 7

• Cardiac folds of small intestines

- Increase surface area for absorption

Question 8

What substance does large intestine absorb?

Answer 8

Fluids, electrolytes, vitamins

Question 9

Stomach

Answer 9

• Continues mechanical/chemical digestion

- Processes bolus –> chyme

Question 10

Small intestine

Answer 10

-Finishes chemical digestion + absorption

Question 11

Large Intestine

Answer 11

• Absorbs fluids, electrolytes, vitamins

- Produces + store feces