MCQ on Class 5 Digestive System

Last updated on December 9th, 2023 at 10:01 pm

MCQ on Digestive System

 

Question 1: Which of the following is the primary function of the digestive system?

1. a) Pumping blood throughout the body
2. b) Producing hormones for growth
3. c) Breaking down food and absorbing nutrients
4. d) Controlling body temperature

Answer: c) Breaking down food and absorbing nutrients

 

Question 2: Which organ is responsible for producing bile, a substance that aids in the digestion of fats?

1. a) Stomach
2. b) Small intestine
3. c) Liver
4. d) Pancreas

Answer: c) Liver

 

Question 3: Where does the majority of nutrient absorption take place in the digestive system?

1. a) Stomach
2. b) Large intestine
3. c) Esophagus
4. d) Small intestine

Answer: d) Small intestine

 

Question 4: Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates into simpler sugars?

1. a) Lipase
2. b) Amylase
3. c) Protease
4. d) Pepsin

Answer: b) Amylase

 

Question 5: What is the role of the stomach in the digestive process?

1. a) Absorbing nutrients
2. b) Producing insulin
3. c) Mixing and churning food with gastric juices
4. d) Storing excess water

Answer: c) Mixing and churning food with gastric juices