Quiz for:
Digestive System (Chapter 03)

Question 1

What is the role of peristalsis in the digestive system?

Question 2

Which part of the nervous system slows down digestion?

Question 3

What layer of the alimentary canal is responsible for local movement of mucosa?

Question 4

What mechanism primarily facilitates the mixing of food with digestive enzymes?

Question 5

What are the two main groups that make up the digestive system?

Question 6

What is the primary role of the enteric nervous system?

Question 7

The visceral peritoneum covers which of the following?

Question 8

What is the role of the parietal peritoneum?

Question 9

Which accessory organ is responsible for bile production?

Question 10

Which part of the alimentary canal is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?

Question 11

What type of tissue lines the oral cavity to protect against damage?

Question 12

What is the main function of the mucosa layer in the alimentary canal?

Question 13

Which layer of the alimentary canal contains the blood, lymph, and nerves?

Question 14

What is the function of the muscularis externa in the digestive system?

Question 15

Which of the following are considered retroperitoneal organs?