Quiz: The Digestive System - Organs and Processes

Master digestive system knowledge faster - reinforce what you learned about digestion and absorption in just 5 minutes.

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Q1 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, what are the two main roles of the digestive system? Video Reference:
"you can think of the digestive system as having two main roles digestion and absorption..."

Timestamp: 0:15

Q2 Intermediate 2 pts

The speaker mentions that salivary glands release saliva containing which specific enzyme? Video Reference:
"the role of the salivary glands is to release saliva which is a water mix that contains the enzyme a..."

Timestamp: 0:45

Q3 Intermediate 2 pts

According to the video, the stomach produces hydrochloric acid for two specific purposes. What are they? Video Reference:
"third it produces hydrochloric acid which both kills any bacteria we might have swallowed and provid..."

Timestamp: 1:15

Q4 Intermediate 2 pts

True or False: According to the speaker, bile is made in the gall bladder. Video Reference:
"and one extra thing to know is that bile is actually made in the liver it's only stored in the G bla..."

Timestamp: 2:00

Q5 Advanced 3 pts

The video explains that bile has two specific roles. What is the process called when bile breaks big blobs of fat into tiny droplets? Video Reference:
"its other role is emulsifying lipids which basically means that it helps break the big blobs of fat ..."

Timestamp: 1:50

Q6 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, what are the tiny finger-like projections inside the small intestine called? Video Reference:
"you would see that the surface is covered in these tiny finger-like projections called vli or a vill..."

Timestamp: 2:20

Q7 Intermediate 2 pts

The speaker mentions that cells of the villi have their own tiny projections. What are these called? Video Reference:
"the cells of the Villi also have their own tiny finger-like projections called micrell which further..."

Timestamp: 2:35

Q8 Beginner 1 pts

True or False: According to the video, most digestion takes place in the stomach. Video Reference:
"however the large majority of digestion takes place in the small intestine..."

Timestamp: 2:05

Q9 Beginner 1 pts

According to the speaker, what is the technical name for the dry mixture that remains after the large intestine absorbs excess water? Video Reference:
"this leaves behind a relatively dry mixture that we technically call feces..."

Timestamp: 2:50

Q10 Advanced 3 pts

The video states that enzymes like amylase are called what type of catalysts? Video Reference:
"we call enzymes like amalay biological catalysts which basically means they reduce the energy that's..."

Timestamp: 0:50

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