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Digestive System Pre/Post Quiz
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1What is peristalsis?
- AThe movement of food along the digestive system by wave-like muscle contractions.
- BA digestive enzyme secreted by the salivary glands.
2The actions of churning, grinding, and chewing are referred to as _____ digestion.
- AChemical
- BMechanical
3Structures in the digestive system that slow down the movement of food through the digestive system are referred to as _____.
- ASphincters
- BValves
4What is the function of the villi?
- ATo increase surface area for absorption of nutrients by the small intestine.
- BTo provide movement of nutrients through the small intestine.
5What is the function of the large intestine?
- ATo finish the digestion of food not performed by the small intestine.
- BIt's main function is to absorb water and salt.
6What is the function of the epiglottis?
- ATo prevent liquids and solids from going into the trachea.
- BTo prevent liquids and solids from going into the esophagus.
7True or False: Food does not actually pass through accessory organs, they only contribute chemicals and enzymes to aid in digestion.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8Which 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?
- AMouth
- BStomach
9The term "feces" is the scientific word given to the waste product produced by the digestive system and released from the body.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10The scientific term given to the process of chewing is referred to as _____.
- AManipulation
- BMastication
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