Quiz Time: How well do you know your Digestive System? 🍎
Here are 5 interesting multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge about how your body processes food. Check your answers at the end of each question! Q1. Digestion doesn't start in the stomach. Where does the process actually begin? A. Esophagus (Food Pipe) B. Mouth C. Stomach D. Small Intestine Answer: B (Mouth) Rationale: Believe it or not, digestion starts the moment you chew! Your teeth grind the food, and your saliva contains an enzyme called Amylase that starts breaking down sugars immediately. Q2. The stomach is full of strong acid. What protects the stomach lining from eating itself? A. A layer of Mucus B. The Pancreas C. Bile D. Vitamins Answer: A (A layer of Mucus) Rationale: Your stomach produces a thick, sticky layer of mucus that acts like a shield. Without it, the Hydrochloric acid (HCl) would burn a hole right through your stomach wall (which is essentially what an ulcer is!). Q3. Which organ is the "Super-Absorber" where most nutrients enter your bl...