1. Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver? a.Production of bile b.Storage of glucose c.Storage of vitamin d.Detoxification of drugs 2. Food is completely digested and absorbed in what organ? a.Stomach b.Large intestine c.Small intestine d.liver 3. The gall bladder_______________. a. produces bile b. stores and concentrate bile c. is attached to the pancreas d. produces cholecytokinin 4. The largest internal organ in a body is the_________________. a.stomach b.large intestine c.liver d.pancreas 5. The organ where digestion and respiration cross is the__________. a.mouth b.nose c.pharynx d.Gall bladder 6. Which of the following conditions is considered as a disease that affects the digestive system? a.constipation b.diarrhea c.gastritis d.Irritable bowel syndrome 7. Which of the following parts is an accessory organ of the digestive system? a.esophagus b.stomach c.Small intestine d.pancreas 8. Which of the following enzymes is responsible for breaking down peptides into amino acids? a.ptyalin b.peptidase c.maltase d.sucrose 9. Where does digestion begin? a. In the stomach b. In your mouth c. In your large intestines d. In your small intestines 10. What are enzymes? a. Enzymes are tiny food particles that can not be digested. b. Enzymes are fruits and vegetables. c. Enzymes are chemicals that help break down food. d. Enzymes are breads and candy. 11. Basically serves as a warehouse for the undigested residue or feces. a. anus b. rectum c. large intestine d. small intestine 12. What does saliva play in digestion? a. Enzymes in saliva help to break down food. b. It coats your stomach with protective lining. c. It moves food through the intestine. d. Saliva does not help with digestion. 13. What mashes and cuts food in your mouth? a.Saliva mashes and cuts food in your mouth. b.Your teeth mashes and cuts food in your mouth. c. Your tongue mashes and cuts food in your mouth. d.Your lips mashes and cuts food in your mouth. 14. What is the main role of the large intestine? a.churn food around with enzymes. b.break down solid food. c.absorb water. d.mash and cut foods. 15. What organs produce enzymes that help in digestion? a.pancreas and the liver. b.heart and the kidneys. c.eyes and the ears. d.nose and tongue. 16. What type of acid breaks down food in your stomach? a.fruit acid. b.hypodermic acid. c.hydrochloric acid. d.all of the above 17. How long is the human digestive system? a. equal to your body height. b. two times your body height c. long as your arm. d. five times your body height. 18. Under normal circumstances, how long does it take for food to pass entirely through the digestive system of a healthy human? a. 12 hours. b. 21 hours. c. two hours. d. two days. 19. _______ turns food into a new form: a form that cells can use. a. Grinding b. Physical change c. Mixing d. Chemical change 20. If you experience a burning sensation in the stomach immediately after eating, what digestive problem are you most probably suffering from? a.constipation b.Lactose intolerance c. Peptic ulcer d.GERD 21. What is the best way to fight off diseases that can affect the digestive system? a.Always drink plenty of water b.Eat more fatty foods every meal c.Get plenty of sleep every day d.Eat a balanced diet regularly 22. A patient complains of pain in the esophagus. What procedure should be done to him or her to properly diagnose the problem? a.colonoscopy b.gastroscopy c. gastric manometry d.chemotherapy 23. Which of the following is not a good health practice for the digestive system? a.Observing proper posture when eating b.Doing a 30-minute daily run c.Drinking soda every day d.Chewing food slowly 24. Which diagnostic procedure should be done if you want to determine an infection in the digestive system? a.endoscopy b.anorectal manometry c.stool test d.ultrasound 25. Is a disturbance of the regular or normal functioning of the digestive tract. a. disorder b. disease c. abnormal growth cells d. All of the above 26. What does it mean by a device called MRI? a.Magnetic Resonance Intelligence b.Magnetic Resound Imaging c.Machine Resonance Imaging d.Magnetic Resonance Imaging 27. A device use of very strong drugs that kill or stop abnormal cells from dividing. a.colonoscopy b.radiotherapy c.chemotherapy d.MRI 28. It is a metabolic disorder which occurs when a person takes in more calories than the amount he or she uses. a.diarrhea b.constipation c.obesity d.lactose intolerance 29. What device that use of high energy x- rays to treat disease? a.colonoscopy b.radiotherapy c.chemotherapy d.MRI 30. A kind of disorder that can be prevented by drinking plenty of water, eating fiber-rich foods, and having regular exercise. a.constipation b.peptic ulcer c.colon cancer d.esophagitis 31. What is the main function of the digestive system? a. Hold and receive food b. Control the chemical activities of the body c. Break the food down to be used for energy d. Remove excess water from the body 32. Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive system? a. Ingestion b. Digestion c. Absorption d. Protection 33. The portions of the small intestines in anatomical order would be: a. Ileum, jejunum, duodenum b. Duodenum, ileum, jejunum c. Jejunum, ileum, duodenum d. Duodenum, jejunum, ileum 34. Which of the following is NOT a function of the large intestines? a. Absorption of water b. Absorption of nutrients c. Production of vitamin d. Production of feces 35. What type of digestion begins in the mouth? a. Fat b. Lipids c. Carbohydrates d. Protein 36. Allows for both food and air to pass through. a. Esophagus b. Larynx c. Pharynx d. Epiglottis 37. Is the location where the majority of nutrients are absorbed. a. Jejunum b. Large intestines c. Duodenum d. Ileum 38. List in order the structures food would pass through before exiting the body. a. Pharynx – Stomach – Large intestines – Small Intestines b. Stomach – Jejunum – Large intestines – Anus c. Duodenum – Stomach – Large intestines – Anus d. Rectum – Anus – Large intestines – Small intestines 39. It covers the esophagus so air freely enters the trachea. a. larynx b. epiglottis c. sphincter muscle d. pharynx 40. What is the liver’s main role? a. Produce digestive enzymes b. Turn water into minerals for absorption c. Assist the stomach with digestion d. Remove harmful substances from the blood 41. When they reach the stomach, what do food particles combine with? a. Gastric juices b. Mucus c. Bile d. Enzymes 42. It cover the opening of the trachea so food finds its right way and the passing of air temporarily stops. a. epiglottis b. esophagus c. pharynx d. larynx 43. Which of the following describes Crohn’s disease? a. Small intestine damaged & interferes with nutrient absorption b. Develops from polyps c. Part of the intestines protrude through a weak part in the abdominal wall d. Inflammation of the digestive tract 44. Symptoms of the disease includes: generalized abdominal pain, pain localized in the lower right abdomen. a. Inguinal Hernia b. Appendicitis c. Celiac Disease d. Colon Cancer 45. This disease is characterized by part of the intestine protruding through a weak point or tear in the abdominal wall. a. Chron’s Disease b. Celiac Disease c. Appendicitis d. Inguinal Hernia 46. Symptoms of this disease include: diarrhea, red or dark blood in stool, weight loss, abdominal pain and surgery is the most common treatment. a. Chron’s Disease b. Colon Cancer c. Celiac Disease d. Inguinal Hernia 47. This professional help to prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications. a. Dentist b. Dental Hygienist c. Dietitian d. Central Service Technician