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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT part of the alimentary canal?
small intestine
esophagus
stomach
pancreas
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which organ releases digestive enzymes into the small intestine?
pancreas
small intestine
esophagus
salivary glands
- 3. Multiple Choice
What organ in the alimentary canal is responsible for the absoption of water?
large intestine
small intestine
stomach
oral cavity
- 4. Multiple Choice
The involuntary propulsion of foodstuff is accomplished by circular muscle fibers that squeeze along the alimentary canal. What is the name of this process?
swallowing
peristalsis
defecation
absorption
- 5. Multiple Choice
The small intestine is the longest of the digestive organs. What benefit to body is it that this organ is so long?
It allows the organ to secrete bile which in turn breaks down food
It allows more time for the food to be in the organ which allows more absoption to take place.
It provides more surface area for mucus which helps digested food move more smoothly.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What organ of the alimentary canal is located between the esophagus and the small intestine?
stomach
large intestines
pharynx
salivary glands
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the function of the esophagus?
moves food by using peristalsis
digesting protein
chemically digests fats and absorbs some vitamins
Absorption of proteins and alcohol
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following answers correctly sequences the pathway food takes from the beginning to end?
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
mouth, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine
mouth, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine
mouth, stomach, esophagus, large intestine, small intestine
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which organ only stores the bile?
liver
gallbladder
pancrease
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which organ makes bile?
liver
gallbladder
pancreas
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the function of the large intestine?
To digest food via chemical digestion
To digest food via mechanical digestion
To absorb water
To absorb nutrients
- 12. Multiple Choice
Identify the organ labelled J
Stomach
Pancreas
Liver
Esophagus
- 13. Multiple Choice
Identify the organ labelled F
Small intestine
Large intestine
Pancreas
Liver
- 14. Multiple Choice
Identify the organ labelled E
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Stomach
Pancreas
- 15. Multiple Choice
The first part of the small intestine is called the...
Duodenum
Ileum
Rectum
Sphincter
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