Can You Digest Like The Best?
Here is a short quiz on the Digestive System. Good luck, don't suck (because our grade depends on it. )
- 1.
Where does the Digestive System begin?
- A.
Dr. Druger's kitchen.
- B.
Esophagus.
- C.
Stomach.
- D.
Jejunum.
- E.
None of the Above.
Correct Answer
E. None of the Above. -
- 2.
The defenition of digestion is....
- A.
The breaking down of large food items into smaller, more useable items.
- B.
Using water to split large molecules into smaller ones.
- C.
Hydrolysis aided by enzymes.
- D.
"here comes the choo choo train!"
- E.
Down the hatch.
Correct Answer
A. The breaking down of large food items into smaller, more useable items. -
- 3.
What is the specialized fold that increases surface area for digestion and absorption in the Small Intestine?
- A.
Hepatic Portal Vein.
- B.
Subclavian Veins.
- C.
Gall Bladder.
- D.
Tympanic Membrane
- E.
Villi.
Correct Answer
E. Villi. -
- 4.
Which answer does not belong?
- A.
Teeth.
- B.
Jejunum.
- C.
Saliva.
- D.
Salivary Glands.
- E.
Bolus.
Correct Answer
B. Jejunum. -
- 5.
What are the esphagus's muscle contractions called?
- A.
Pericardium.
- B.
Respiration.
- C.
Perastalsis.
- D.
Excretion.
- E.
Flexation.
Correct Answer
C. Perastalsis. -
- 6.
Which of these is in the correct order?
- A.
Stomach - Esophagus - Mouth.
- B.
Mouth - Stomach - Small Intestine.
- C.
Mouth - Large Intestine - Anus.
- D.
Esophagus - Stomach - Small Intestine.
- E.
None of the above answers are in the correct order.
Correct Answer
D. Esophagus - Stomach - Small Intestine. -
- 7.
Where is Secretin produced and what does it do?
- A.
Small intestine - Starts flow of pancreatic juices and stimulates liver to produce bile.
- B.
Large intestine - Absorb unabsorbed nutrients.
- C.
Gall Bladder - Starts flow of pancreatic juices and stimulates liver to produce bile.
- D.
Appendix - Just because it can.
- E.
Stomach - Aids in digestion.
Correct Answer
A. Small intestine - Starts flow of pancreatic juices and stimulates liver to produce bile. -
- 8.
What organ does the Pancrease compliment?
- A.
Stomach.
- B.
Small Intestine.
- C.
Large Intestine.
- D.
Mouth.
- E.
Esophagus.
Correct Answer
B. Small Intestine. -
- 9.
How long is the Small Intestine (in feet)?
- A.
13
- B.
30
- C.
22
- D.
25
- E.
Long enough.
Correct Answer
C. 22 -
- 10.
The Cardiac Sphincter muscle is found between the __________ and the __________.
- A.
Small Intestine - Large Intestine.
- B.
Esophagus - Stomach.
- C.
Stomach - Small Intestine.
- D.
Mouth - Esophagus.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
B. Esophagus - Stomach. -
- 11.
What is the function of Lymph?
- A.
Absorb lipids during digestion.
- B.
Starts flow of pancreatic juices.
- C.
Digest proteins.
- D.
Produces insulin.
- E.
Causes Lymphoma.
Correct Answer
A. Absorb lipids during digestion. -
- 12.
___________ is getting rid of metabolic wastes.
- A.
Elimination.
- B.
Excretion.
- C.
Exertion.
- D.
Excercise.
- E.
Expulsion.
Correct Answer
B. Excretion. -
- 13.
Once digested food leaves the stomach what is it called?
- A.
Bolus.
- B.
Feces.
- C.
Mush.
- D.
Chyme.
- E.
Amalyase.
Correct Answer
D. Chyme. -
- 14.
When blood sugar drops too low it is called...?
- A.
Hyperglycemia.
- B.
Hyperextension.
- C.
Hypothermia.
- D.
Hypothalmus.
- E.
Hypoglycemia.
Correct Answer
E. Hypoglycemia. -
- 15.
What is glycogen?
- A.
A storage form of glucose.
- B.
An enzyme.
- C.
A hormone.
- D.
A steroid.
- E.
Glen Close's nickname.
Correct Answer
A. A storage form of glucose. -
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