Test Q1
Which of the following is the primary function of the human digestive system?
Break down food and absorb nutrients
Where does most chemical digestion and nutrient absorption take place?
small intestine
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for absorbing most of the nutrients from food?
small intestine
Which of the following is NOT a part of the large intestine?
d) Duodenum
What enzyme is found in saliva that begins the process of breaking down starches in food?
Amylase
What is the function of the villi in the small intestine?
b) To absorb nutrients from digested food
Which organ produces bile, which helps in the digestion of fats?
liver
Which of the following is the main role of the pancreas in digestion?
b) To produce digestive enzymes and bicarbonate
Which part of the digestive system connects the mouth to the stomach?
Esophagus
What is the function of the large intestine?
b) To absorb water and form feces