Digestive System Pre-assessment/Post-assessment
10 Questions
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
About how long is the small intestine?
- A.
15 feet
- B.
10 feet
- C.
1 foot
- D.
20 feet
Correct Answer
D. 20 feet -
- 2.
In which organ is bile created?
- A.
Pancreas
- B.
Stomach
- C.
Liver
- D.
Rectum
Correct Answer
C. Liver -
- 3.
Where does the digestive system begin?
- A.
Mouth
- B.
Stomach
- C.
Large Intestine
- D.
Esophagus
Correct Answer
A. Mouth -
- 4.
What primarily does the digestive system directly function to do?
- A.
Strengthen muscles
- B.
Maintain homeostasis in the body system
- C.
Strengthen bones
- D.
Break down and handles food
Correct Answer
D. Break down and handles food -
- 5.
Which is the primary enzyme to break down carbohydrates? (hint: found in saliva)
- A.
Gastric lipase
- B.
Amylase
- C.
Pepsin
- D.
Chymotrypsin
Correct Answer
B. Amylase -
- 6.
Your food can spend about how long in the small intestine?
- A.
4 hours
- B.
3 hours
- C.
10 hours
- D.
1 hour
Correct Answer
A. 4 hours -
- 7.
Which of the following does not store food for a period of time?
- A.
Esophagus
- B.
Descending Colon
- C.
Stomach
- D.
Salivary Glands
Correct Answer
D. Salivary Glands -
- 8.
The Jejunum is part of which of the following?
- A.
Rectum
- B.
Small Intestine
- C.
Colon (Large Intestine)
- D.
Pancreas
Correct Answer
B. Small Intestine -
- 9.
Which type of specialized cells are found only in the digestive system?
- A.
Smooth Muscle Cells
- B.
Rough Muscle Cells
- C.
Skin Cells
- D.
Blood Cells
Correct Answer
A. Smooth Muscle Cells -
- 10.
Which of the following is not a disorder/disease of the digestive system?
- A.
Gallstones
- B.
Celiac Disease
- C.
Heartburn
- D.
Skin Cancer
Correct Answer
D. Skin Cancer -
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