MCQ on Class 5 Digestive System

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

Question 6: The process of breaking down food mechanically through chewing and mixing with saliva is known as:

1. a) Absorption
2. b) Peristalsis
3. c) Emulsification
4. d) Mastication

Answer: d) Mastication

 

Question 7: Which part of the digestive system is responsible for reabsorbing water and electrolytes from undigested food, forming feces?

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

Answer: d) Large intestine

 

Question 8: What is the function of the pancreas in digestion?

1. a) Producing bile
2. b) Regulating blood sugar levels
3. c) Storing nutrients
4. d) Breaking down proteins

Answer: b) Regulating blood sugar levels

 

Question 9: The enzyme pepsin is responsible for the breakdown of:

1. a) Fats
2. b) Carbohydrates
3. c) Proteins
4. d) Nucleic acids

Answer: c) Proteins

 

Question 10: Which of the following is a tiny, finger-like projection in the small intestine that increases its surface area for nutrient absorption?

1. a) Villus
2. b) Alveolus
3. c) Follicle
4. d) Papilla

Answer: a) Villus