Digestive systern Test bak Objective 5.01 - Describe the basic functions of the

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Digestive systern Test bak Objective 5.01 - Describe the basic functions of the digestive system 1. What is the main function of the digestive system? a. b. c. d. Hold and receive food Control the chemical activities of the body Break the food down to be used for energy Remove excess water from the body 2. Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive system? a. Ingestion b. Digestion d. Protection Objective 5.02 - Describe the basic functions of the digestive organs 3. The portions of the small intestines in anatomical order would be: a. lleum, jejunum, duodenum b. Duodenum, ileum, jejunum c. Jejunum, ileum, duodenum d. Duodenum, jejunum, ileum 4. Which of the following is NOT a function of the large intestines? a. Absorption of water b. Absorption of nutrients c. Production of vitamin K d. Production of feces 5. What type of digestion begins in the mouth? a. Fat b. Lipids c. Carbohydrates d. Protein 6. Allows for both food and air to pass through. a. Esophagus b. Larynx c. Pharynx d. Epiglottis

Explanation / Answer

1. c) the main function of digestive system is the breakdown of food into small molecules which can be used as energy.

2.d) digestive system helps in absorption, digestion, Ingestion of food. But here option e is not given. So of all protection is nit major function od digestive system.

3. D) Duodenum, jejenum, ileum

4. b) Absorption of nutrients is function of small intestine.

5.c) In mouth breakdown of Carbohydrate takes place with the help of amylase.

6.c) Pharynx is part of both digestive and respiratory system thus have dual functions.

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