Digestive system
Part 2 + Mnemonics
Quiz for digestive system
Study Question on Digestive system (1-20)
1. Define digestion:
Process of breaking down complex food into simple, absorbable forms.
2. Which enzyme is found in saliva?
Amylase (ptyalin).
3. Explain peristalsalsis.
Wave-like muscular movement of alimentary canal pushing food forward.
4. Where does protein digestion initiate?
In the stomach.
5. What is bile?
Digestive juice produced by liver, assists in fat digestion.
6. Which organ produces insulin?
The pancreas. Insulin regulates blood sugar levels.
7. What is respiration?
Process of breaking down food molecules (like glucose) to release energy for the body.
8. Primary function of the small intestine?
Absorption of nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) into the bloodstream.
Mnemonic: “Small Intestine = Super Absorption”
9. Role of the large intestine?
Absorbs water from remaining indigestible food matter and then passes useless waste
material from the body.
Mnemonic: “Large Intestine = Liquid Absorber & Waste Remover”
10. What is the main function of the liver in digestion?
Produces bile, processes nutrients absorbed from the small intestine, and detoxifies harmful
substances.
Mnemonic: “Liver = Life’s Processor & Purifier”
11. What is the function of the gallbladder?
Stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver.
Releases bile into the small intestine to aid fat digestion.
Part 2 + Mnemonics
Quiz for digestive system
Study Question on Digestive system (1-20)
1. Define digestion:
Process of breaking down complex food into simple, absorbable forms.
2. Which enzyme is found in saliva?
Amylase (ptyalin).
3. Explain peristalsalsis.
Wave-like muscular movement of alimentary canal pushing food forward.
4. Where does protein digestion initiate?
In the stomach.
5. What is bile?
Digestive juice produced by liver, assists in fat digestion.
6. Which organ produces insulin?
The pancreas. Insulin regulates blood sugar levels.
7. What is respiration?
Process of breaking down food molecules (like glucose) to release energy for the body.
8. Primary function of the small intestine?
Absorption of nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) into the bloodstream.
Mnemonic: “Small Intestine = Super Absorption”
9. Role of the large intestine?
Absorbs water from remaining indigestible food matter and then passes useless waste
material from the body.
Mnemonic: “Large Intestine = Liquid Absorber & Waste Remover”
10. What is the main function of the liver in digestion?
Produces bile, processes nutrients absorbed from the small intestine, and detoxifies harmful
substances.
Mnemonic: “Liver = Life’s Processor & Purifier”
11. What is the function of the gallbladder?
Stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver.
Releases bile into the small intestine to aid fat digestion.
