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Understanding the Digestive System: Organs and Functions

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Which organ is responsible for the initial breakdown of food and the absorption of nutrients?

  1. Stomach

  2. Small Intestine

  3. Large Intestine

  4. Esophagus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The small intestine is the primary site for the digestion and absorption of nutrients from food.

What is the function of the esophagus?

  1. Digestion of Food

  2. Absorption of Nutrients

  3. Transportation of Food

  4. Production of Enzymes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The esophagus serves as a passageway for food to travel from the mouth to the stomach.

Which organ produces bile, a substance that aids in the digestion of fats?

  1. Pancreas

  2. Liver

  3. Gallbladder

  4. Stomach


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The liver produces bile, which is stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine to aid in fat digestion.

What is the primary function of the pancreas?

  1. Production of Insulin

  2. Digestion of Proteins

  3. Absorption of Nutrients

  4. Transportation of Food


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pancreas produces insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, and also secretes enzymes that aid in the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Which organ is responsible for the absorption of water and electrolytes from undigested food?

  1. Stomach

  2. Small Intestine

  3. Large Intestine

  4. Esophagus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes from undigested food, forming solid waste.

What is the role of the stomach in the digestive process?

  1. Digestion of Carbohydrates

  2. Absorption of Nutrients

  3. Transportation of Food

  4. Production of Enzymes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid and enzymes that break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, initiating the digestive process.

Which organ stores and releases bile into the small intestine?

  1. Pancreas

  2. Liver

  3. Gallbladder

  4. Stomach


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The gallbladder stores and releases bile, produced by the liver, into the small intestine when needed for fat digestion.

What is the function of the epiglottis?

  1. Digestion of Food

  2. Absorption of Nutrients

  3. Transportation of Food

  4. Prevention of Choking


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that prevents food and liquids from entering the windpipe during swallowing.

Which organ produces enzymes that help break down proteins?

  1. Pancreas

  2. Liver

  3. Gallbladder

  4. Stomach


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pancreas secretes enzymes, including proteases, that break down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids.

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

  1. Digestion of Food

  2. Absorption of Nutrients

  3. Transportation of Food

  4. Production of Enzymes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The small intestine is responsible for the absorption of nutrients from digested food into the bloodstream.

Which organ is responsible for the production of hydrochloric acid?

  1. Pancreas

  2. Liver

  3. Gallbladder

  4. Stomach


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid, which helps break down food and kills harmful bacteria.

What is the role of the rectum in the digestive process?

  1. Digestion of Food

  2. Absorption of Nutrients

  3. Transportation of Food

  4. Storage of Waste


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rectum stores solid waste (stool) until it can be eliminated through defecation.

Which organ produces enzymes that help break down carbohydrates?

  1. Pancreas

  2. Liver

  3. Gallbladder

  4. Stomach


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pancreas secretes enzymes, including amylases, that break down carbohydrates into simple sugars.

What is the function of the anus?

  1. Digestion of Food

  2. Absorption of Nutrients

  3. Transportation of Food

  4. Elimination of Waste


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The anus is the opening through which solid waste (stool) is expelled from the body.

Which organ is responsible for the production of enzymes that help break down fats?

  1. Pancreas

  2. Liver

  3. Gallbladder

  4. Stomach


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pancreas secretes enzymes, including lipases, that break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

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