Beginner Stomach Quiz
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Q1. What is the main function of the stomach in digestion?
- Filter blood
- Produce insulin
- Absorb water
- Store and digest food
Q2. What is the name of the acidic fluid secreted by the stomach?
- Pancreatic juice
- Bile
- Gastric juice
- Saliva
Q3. Which part of the digestive tract lies directly before the stomach?
- Colon
- Pharynx
- Esophagus
- Duodenum
Q4. What connects the stomach to the small intestine?
- Appendix
- Ileocecal valve
- Pyloric sphincter
- Lower esophageal sphincter
Q5. What enzyme begins protein digestion in the stomach?
- Amylase
- Trypsin
- Pepsin
- Lipase
Q6. What is the semi-liquid food mixture called after it leaves the stomach?
- Feces
- Bolus
- Bile
- Chyme
Q7. What type of acid is produced by the stomach lining?
- Citric acid
- Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
- Lactic acid
- Sulfuric acid
Q8. What protective layer prevents the stomach from digesting itself?
- Peritoneum
- Mucus layer
- Muscularis externa
- Enamel coat
Q9. What type of muscle contraction helps mix food in the stomach?
- Reflex arcs
- Voluntary contractions
- Peristaltic waves
- Isometric twitches
Q10. What is the J-shaped organ located between the esophagus and small intestine?
- Stomach
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
- Liver