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Digestive System — Practice Quiz

ICSE · Class 9 · Biology

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How many teeth does a normal adult human have?

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Which enzyme in saliva helps digest starch?

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The hardest substance in the human body is:

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Peristalsis is:

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Which of the following are functions of the liver?

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Produces bile, Stores glycogen, Detoxifies harmful substances, Destroys old red blood cells

The liver has many functions including bile production, glycogen storage, detoxification, and destroying old red blood cells. It does not produce gastric juice - that's done by the stomach lining.

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Which parts of the digestive system produce enzymes?

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Salivary glands, Stomach, Pancreas, Small intestine

Salivary glands produce ptyalin, stomach produces pepsin, pancreas produces multiple enzymes, and small intestine produces various enzymes. The large intestine produces no enzymes.

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The gastric juice is:

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Acidic

Gastric juice is highly acidic due to the presence of hydrochloric acid (HCl). This acid kills germs and activates pepsin enzyme.

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Villi are found in:

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Small intestine

Villi are finger-like projections found in the inner lining of the small intestine (particularly the ileum). They increase the surface area for better absorption of nutrients.

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What are the important topics in Digestive System for ICSE Class 9 Biology?
Key topics in Digestive System include Digestive System and Alimentary Canal, Teeth and Dentition, Saliva and Salivary Glands, Swallowing, Peristalsis, and Oesophagus. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How many practice questions are there for Digestive System?
There are 45 questions on Digestive System. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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