Digestive System Disorders Quiz

Test your knowledge of gastroenterology with questions on bile production, enzyme functions, and common digestive ailments.

#1

Which organ is responsible for producing bile in the digestive system?

Stomach
Liver
Pancreas
Small Intestine
#2

What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach during digestion?

Breaks down lipids
Activates pepsinogen to pepsin
Neutralizes stomach acid
Absorbs water and electrolytes
#3

Which hormone stimulates the release of digestive enzymes from the pancreas?

Insulin
Glucagon
Gastrin
Secretin
#4

What is the primary function of the small intestine in the digestive system?

Absorption of nutrients
Production of digestive enzymes
Storage of bile
Digestion of proteins
#5

Which digestive disorder is characterized by the formation of pouches in the wall of the large intestine, often leading to inflammation?

Gastritis
Diverticulitis
Celiac Disease
Hemorrhoids
#6

What is the medical term for difficulty in swallowing?

Dysphagia
Gastritis
Colitis
Appendicitis
#7

Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates in the digestive system?

Lipase
Amylase
Protease
Lactase
#8

Which digestive disorder is characterized by the inflammation of the lining of the stomach?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Gastritis
Crohn's Disease
Celiac Disease
#9

What is the primary function of the pancreas in the digestive system?

Production of bile
Secretion of insulin and glucagon
Digestion of fats
Absorption of nutrients
#10

What is the term for the involuntary wavelike contractions that propel food through the digestive system?

Peristalsis
Segmentation
Chyme
Bolus
#11

Which substance, produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, aids in the digestion of fats?

Bile
Pancreatic juice
Gastric acid
Chyme
#12

What is the primary function of the large intestine in the digestive process?

Absorption of nutrients
Digestion of proteins
Storage of bile
Absorption of water and electrolytes
#13

Which disorder is characterized by inflammation of the liver?

Gastritis
Hepatitis
Pancreatitis
Appendicitis
#14

Which condition is associated with the formation of small, painful sores in the lining of the digestive tract?

Diverticulitis
Peptic Ulcers
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
#15

What is the common name for the condition characterized by the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus?

Gastritis
Colitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Pancreatitis
#16

What is the primary function of the gallbladder in the digestive process?

Production of bile
Storage and concentration of bile
Digestion of carbohydrates
Absorption of nutrients
#17

Which inflammatory bowel disease affects the entire thickness of the bowel wall and can occur anywhere in the digestive tract?

Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Celiac Disease

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