by alex
The human stomach is a fascinating organ, playing a crucial role in the digestive system by breaking down food and absorbing nutrients. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the stomach’s anatomy, functions, and the various processes it undergoes. Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test and learn more about this essential part of the human body? Let’s get started and see how much you really know about the stomach!
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Stomach Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary function of the stomach?
To filter blood
To break down food
To produce insulin
To absorb oxygen
2. Which acid is primarily responsible for the stomach’s ability to digest food?
Sulfuric acid
Hydrochloric acid
Acetic acid
Citric acid
3. What is the name of the enzyme in the stomach that breaks down proteins?
Amylase
Lipase
Pepsin
Trypsin
4. Which part of the stomach connects to the small intestine?
Cardia
Fundus
Pylorus
Body
5. What is the term for the semi-liquid mixture of partially digested food and stomach fluids?
Chyme
Bile
Mucus
Saliva
6. How long does food typically stay in the stomach before moving to the small intestine?
30 minutes
1-2 hours
4-5 hours
6-8 hours
7. What is the name of the protective mucus layer that lines the stomach?
Serosa
Mucosa
Submucosa
Muscularis
8. Which hormone stimulates the production of gastric juice in the stomach?
Gastrin
Secretin
Cholecystokinin
Somatostatin
9. What is the condition called when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus?
Gastritis
Peptic ulcer
GERD
Hiatal hernia
10. Which part of the nervous system regulates the function of the stomach?
Central nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
Autonomic nervous system
Somatic nervous system
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