Digestive System Root Terms! Trivia Quiz

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    Gastro

    • Stomach
    • Tongue
    • Large intestine
    • Rectum, anus
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The quiz below is on the digestive system root terms, and it is perfect for seeing just how much you know about some of the organs and which activities they are involved with. The process of digestion begins at the mouth where the food is broken down using saliva. Give this test a try and get to see just how much of the questions you get right!

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  • 2. 

    Ile

    • Ileum (intestine)

    • Hairlike

    • Stomach

    • Lungs

    Correct Answer
    A. Ileum (intestine)
    Explanation
    The ileum is the correct answer because it is a part of the intestine. The other options, such as hairlike, stomach, and lungs, are not related to the given terms.

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  • 3. 

    Pyloro

    • Large intestine

    • Pylorus, gatekeeper

    • Small intestine

    • Heart cavity

    Correct Answer
    A. Pylorus, gatekeeper
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "pylorus, gatekeeper". The pylorus is a part of the stomach that acts as a gatekeeper, controlling the flow of partially digested food from the stomach to the small intestine. It regulates the release of food into the small intestine to ensure proper digestion and absorption of nutrients.

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  • 4. 

    Hepat

    • Lungs

    • Ileum

    • Heart

    • Liver

    Correct Answer
    A. Liver
    Explanation
    The liver is the correct answer because it is an organ that is located in the abdominal cavity and plays a crucial role in detoxification, metabolism, and digestion. It is responsible for producing bile, which aids in the digestion and absorption of fats. Additionally, the liver stores vitamins, minerals, and glucose, and helps regulate blood sugar levels. It also filters and detoxifies harmful substances from the blood, making it an essential organ for overall health and well-being.

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    Emesis

    • Mucus

    • Tongue

    • Body organs

    • Vomiting

    Correct Answer
    A. Vomiting
  • 6. 

    Colon

    • Small intestine

    • Large intestine

    • Ileum

    • Liver

    Correct Answer
    A. Large intestine
    Explanation
    The large intestine is the correct answer because it is responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes from the remaining indigestible food matter, forming feces. It also houses a large number of beneficial bacteria that aid in the final stages of digestion and produce certain vitamins. The colon, which is part of the large intestine, further absorbs water and electrolytes, and helps in the formation and storage of feces before elimination. The small intestine, ileum, and liver have different functions in the digestive system, but they are not directly involved in the absorption of water and electrolytes like the large intestine.

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  • 7. 

    Chole

    • Intestine

    • Liver

    • Gallbladder

    • Mouth opening

    Correct Answer
    A. Gallbladder
    Explanation
    The gallbladder is an organ that is part of the digestive system. It is responsible for storing and concentrating bile, a substance produced by the liver that helps in the digestion of fats. When food is consumed, the gallbladder releases bile into the small intestine to aid in the breakdown of fats. Therefore, the gallbladder is the correct answer as it is directly related to the digestive process.

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  • 8. 

    Glosso

    • Gallbladder

    • Gut

    • Tongue

    • Stones

    Correct Answer
    A. Tongue
    Explanation
    The word "tongue" is the only one that is related to the human body and can be found in the given list. "Glosso" is a prefix meaning "tongue," "gallbladder" is an organ in the body, "gut" refers to the digestive system, and "stones" could refer to various things but is not directly related to the human body. Therefore, "tongue" is the correct answer.

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    Stoma

    • Pylorus, gatekeeper

    • Small intestine

    • Vomiting

    • Mouth opening

    Correct Answer
    A. Mouth opening
    Explanation
    The term "stoma" refers to an opening or passage in the body. In this context, it is used to describe the "mouth opening." The other options provided, such as "pylorus" (which is the opening between the stomach and small intestine) and "small intestine" (which is a part of the digestive system), do not specifically refer to a mouth opening. "Vomiting" is the act of expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth, but it does not describe the mouth opening itself. Therefore, the correct answer is "mouth opening."

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  • 10. 

    Entero

    • Liver

    • Abdomen

    • Ribs

    • Intestine

    Correct Answer
    A. Intestine
    Explanation
    The correct answer is intestine because the term "entero" refers to the intestines, which are a part of the digestive system located in the abdomen. The liver and ribs are not directly related to the term "entero," and while the liver is located in the abdomen, it is not specifically associated with the term. Therefore, intestine is the most appropriate answer.

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    Procto

    • Pylorus, gatekeeper

    • Mouth, opening

    • Large intestine

    • Rectum, anus

    Correct Answer
    A. Rectum, anus
    Explanation
    The rectum and anus are the final parts of the digestive system. After food passes through the large intestine, it enters the rectum where it is stored until it is ready to be eliminated. The anus is the opening through which waste materials are expelled from the body. Therefore, the rectum and anus are responsible for the elimination of solid waste from the body.

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  • 12. 

    Laparo

    • Lung

    • Stomach

    • Abdomen

    • Liver

    Correct Answer
    A. Abdomen
    Explanation
    The correct answer is abdomen because "laparo" is a prefix that means relating to the abdomen. The other options, such as lung, stomach, and liver, do not match the given prefix. Therefore, the correct answer is abdomen.

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  • 13. 

    Myxo

    • Liver

    • Vomiting

    • Mucus

    • Mouth opening

    Correct Answer
    A. Mucus
    Explanation
    The term "mucus" is the only word in the given list that directly relates to the symptoms mentioned in the question. The presence of mucus can be associated with vomiting and can also be found in the mouth opening. The other words, "myxo," "liver," and "mouth opening," do not directly correlate with the symptoms or provide a plausible explanation. Therefore, "mucus" is the most appropriate answer.

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  • 14. 

    Visero

    • Mucus

    • Intestine

    • Body organs

    • Bile, gallbladder

    Correct Answer
    A. Body organs

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