Medical Quiz

Mouth - Stomach Quiz

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Structure 17 is the

A. pancreas

B. liver

C. stomach

D. gall bladder


What is the enzyme contained in the saliva?

A. Amylase

B. Pepsine

C. Hydrochloride acid

D. Lipase


How many permanent teeth do humans have?

A. 20

B. 30

C. 32

D. 42


Which of the following is another name for the baby teeth?

A. Deciduous

B. Permanent

C. Wisdom

D. Secondary


The rhythmic muscular contraction that helps propel food through the alimentary tract is known as:

A. digestion.

B. peristalsis.

C. absorption.

D. excretion.


The tube through which food passes through the body is called the

A. alimentary canal

B. digestive system

C. intestines

D. esophagus


Enzymes (chemicals) in your saliva help break down food while chewing.  This is…

A. Mechanical digestion

B. Chemical digestion


portion of the tooth above the gumline

A. neck

B. crown

C. root

D. enamel


What is the acidic fluid that passes from the stomach following churning?

A. Bolus

B. Chyme

C. Hydrochloric acid

D. Enzymes


Cheilitis is an inflammation of the

A. Tongue

B. Lips

C. Stomach

D. Esophogus


Which is NOT a function of the Digestive System?

A. To rid the body of solid waste

B. Absorb nutrients for energy & growth

C. Break down nutrients from food

D. Pump blood around the body


Where does digestion start?

A. stomach

B. mouth

C. esophagus


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


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



Structure 16 is the

A. pancreas

B. salivary glands

C. larynx

D. esophagus


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