Digestive System Quiz

A quiz to test your knowledge of the key features and functions of the digestive system. 

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  • Created by: Kayleigh
  • Created on: 01-12-12 13:52
What is broken down by the saliva from the salivary glands?
Carbohydrates
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What is the name given to the wave-like contractions that transport the food from the oesophagus to the stomach?
Peristalsis
2 of 7
How are microorganisms broken down in the stomach?
Hydrochloric acid
3 of 7
What allows for expansion in the stomach?
Folds
4 of 7
What is broken down by the pancreas?
Fats
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How does the large intestine absorb vitamins that are created by bacteria?
Colon
6 of 7
What is the function of the rectum?
Storage of faeces
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What is the name given to the wave-like contractions that transport the food from the oesophagus to the stomach?

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Peristalsis

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How are microorganisms broken down in the stomach?

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What allows for expansion in the stomach?

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What is broken down by the pancreas?

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