Mouth - Stomach Quiz
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What is the term given to a ball-like mixture of food and saliva that forms in the mouth?
A. Peristalsis
B. Mucus
C. Epiglottis
D. Bolus
What is the enzyme contained in the saliva?
A. Amylase
B. Pepsine
C. Hydrochloride acid
D. Lipase
Enzymes (chemicals) in your saliva help break down food while chewing. This is…
A. Mechanical digestion
B. Chemical digestion
What are the two components of the gastric juice?
A. Pepsine and hydrochloric acid
B. Saliva and bile
C. Bile and hydrochloric acid
D. Amyase and hydrochloric acid
How many permanent teeth do humans have?
A. 20
B. 30
C. 32
D. 42
The teeth and tongue of the oral cavity break foodstuff down physically. This is an example of
A. mechanical digestion
B. chemical digestion
C. absorption
D. peristalsis
The rhythmic muscular contraction that helps propel food through the alimentary tract is known as:
A. digestion.
B. peristalsis.
C. absorption.
D. excretion.
Cheilitis is an inflammation of the
A. Tongue
B. Lips
C. Stomach
D. Esophogus
Structure 16 is the
A. pancreas
B. salivary glands
C. larynx
D. esophagus
Muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach
A. Epiglottis
B. Peristalsis
C. Stomach
D. Esophagus
What is the acidic fluid that passes from the stomach following churning?
A. Bolus
B. Chyme
C. Hydrochloric acid
D. Enzymes
Structure 17 is the
A. pancreas
B. liver
C. stomach
D. gall bladder
portion of the tooth above the gumline
A. neck
B. crown
C. root
D. enamel
Where does digestion start?
A. stomach
B. mouth
C. esophagus
The tube through which food passes through the body is called the
A. alimentary canal
B. digestive system
C. intestines
D. esophagus