Froggy Jumps Foundations of Nursing ChallengeOnline version Nursing fundamentals quiz by سيف محمد 1 1. What is the role of the mouth in digestion? a A) Absorb nutrients b B) Break down food mechanically and chemically c C) Secrete bile 2 2. Which of the following best describes the role of the ileocecal valve? a A) Prevents backflow from the large intestine to the small intestine b B) Releases bile into the duodenum c C) Absorbs most nutrients in the small intestine 3 3. What is the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion? a A) Mechanical changes the food's shape, chemical changes its chemical composition b B) Chemical cuts the food, mechanical dissolves fats c C) There is no difference 4 4. Which of the following is a function of the small intestine? a A) Absorb most nutrients b B) Store feces c C) Only secrete acids 5 5. What is the main role of the liver in the digestive system? a A) Produce bile for fat digestion b B) Secrete saliva c C) Absorb protein 6 6. How does the pancreas help in digestion? a A) By secreting pancreatic juice containing enzymes to digest carbohydrates, proteins, and fats b B) By secreting bile only c C) By absorbing water 7 7. What is the function of the large intestine? a A) Absorb most nutrients b B) Absorb water and form feces c C) Only secrete enzymes 8 8. Which part of the small intestine is primarily responsible for vitamin B12 and bile salts absorption? a A) Duodenum b B) Jejunum c C) Ileum 9 9. Which enzyme specifically digests proteins in the stomach? a A) Amylase b B) Lipase c C) Pepsin 10 10. What stimulates the release of bile from the gallbladder? a A) Gastrin b B) Secretin c C) Cholecystokinin (CCK)