Digestive System Pre/Post Quiz

Question 1 of 10

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What is peristalsis?

Select one of the following:

The movement of food along the digestive system by wave-like muscle contractions.
A digestive enzyme secreted by the salivary glands.

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

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The actions of churning, grinding, and chewing are referred to as _____ digestion.

Select one of the following:

Chemical
Mechanical

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Question 3 of 10

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Structures in the digestive system that slow down the movement of food through the digestive system are referred to as _____.

Select one of the following:

Sphincters
Valves

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Question 4 of 10

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What is the function of the villi?

Select one of the following:

To increase surface area for absorption of nutrients by the small intestine.
To provide movement of nutrients through the small intestine.

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Question 5 of 10

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What is the function of the large intestine?

Select one of the following:

To finish the digestion of food not performed by the small intestine.
It's main function is to absorb water and salt.

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Question 6 of 10

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What is the function of the epiglottis?

Select one of the following:

To prevent liquids and solids from going into the trachea.
To prevent liquids and solids from going into the esophagus.

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Question 7 of 10

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True or False: Food does not actually pass through accessory organs, they only contribute chemicals and enzymes to aid in digestion.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 8 of 10

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Which digestive organ is referred to as a J-shaped sac, lined with folds called rugae, and churns and mixes food with digestive chemicals as it progresses through the digestive system?

Select one of the following:

Mouth
Stomach

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

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Digestive System Pre/Post Quiz

Question 1 of 10

What is peristalsis?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

The actions of churning, grinding, and chewing are referred to as _____ digestion.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

Structures in the digestive system that slow down the movement of food through the digestive system are referred to as _____.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

What is the function of the villi?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

What is the function of the large intestine?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

What is the function of the epiglottis?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

True or False: Food does not actually pass through accessory organs, they only contribute chemicals and enzymes to aid in digestion.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

Which digestive organ is referred to as a J-shaped sac, lined with folds called rugae, and churns and mixes food with digestive chemicals as it progresses through the digestive system?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

The term "feces" is the scientific word given to the waste product produced by the digestive system and released from the body.

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Explanation

Question 10 of 10

The scientific term given to the process of chewing is referred to as _____.

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Explanation