digestive system

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Where does the process of digestion begin?

• mouth

• esophagus

• stomach

• small intestine

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What enzyme is found in saliva that starts digesting carbohydrates?

• amylase

• chyme

• pepsin

• bile

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Proteins break down to:

• fatty acids

• nucleic acids

• amino acids

• hydrochloric acids

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What type of digestion takes place in the stomach?

• mechanical

• chemical

• both mechanical and chemical

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What part of the digestive system mechanically and chemically breaks down food?

• mouth

• stomach

• both the mouth and stomach

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What are the rhythmic muscular contractions of your esophagus called to help food move along?

• swallowing

• peristalsis

• inertia contractions

• paralysis

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What does the pancreas do?

• produces digestive enzymes to break down proteins and fats

• produces sodium bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid

• regulates our blood sugar levels

• all answers are correct

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Name this structure

• spleen
• gall bladder
• pancreas
• jejunum

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What  does not occur here?

• mechanical digestion
• chemical digestion
• absorption
• all occur here

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Mechanical digestion does NOT occur in the.....

• mouth
• stomach
• small intestine
• large intestine

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Proteins break down to:

• fatty acids

• nucleic acids

• amino acids

• hydrochloric acids

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What is this organ (the one in red)?

• Pancreas

• Kidney

• Liver

• Stomach

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What is the process of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food through the digestive tract?

• Pericardium

• Peristalsis

• Pepsin

• Pericoronitis

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What is the term given to a ball-like mixture of food and saliva that forms in the mouth?

• Peristalsis

• Mucus

• Epiglottis

• Bolus

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What is the acidic fluid that passes from the stomach following churning?

• Bolus

• Chyme

• Hydrochloric acid

• Enzymes

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Where does the digestion of carbohydrates take place?

• Mouth

• Mouth and Stomach

• Mouth and small Intestine

• Mouth and large intestine

• Stomach

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Where is the bile stored?

• Liver

• Gall bladder

• Pancreas

• Small intestine

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Where is the gastric juice released?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Mouth

• Large intestine

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Where is the bile produced?

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Salivary glands

• Gall bladder

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This is the enzyme that works on protein.

• pepsin
• HCl
• Bicarbonate
• Lactase

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what are enzymes made up of?

• sugars

• proteins

• fats

• fiblre

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The acid in our stomach is powerful enough to break down metals like aluminum, how does our stomach protect itself from the acid within it?

• our stomachs are coated with a layer of mucus that protects its from the acid

• our stomachs are made of a special tissue that is resistant to acid

• our stomachs regenerate faster than the acids ability to break down tissue

• because it the stomach is basic

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What is the last section of the digestive system, where water is absorbed from food and the remaining material is eliminated from the body?

• Large Intestine

• Small Intestine

• Appendix

• Pharynx

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When food is chewed, mixed, and churned __________ digestion is taking place.

• Chemical

• Mental

• Emotional

• Mechanical

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What is the muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach?

• Uvula

• Esophagus

• Palate

• Salivary glands

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When food is broken down by enzymes or acid, __________ digestion is taking place.

• Chemical

• Mental

• Emotional

• Mechanical

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The liver produces:

• bile

• ptyalin

• hydrochloric acid

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A fluid in the mouth that helps digest food.

• pepsin
• pepsi
• saliva
• salty

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All of the following are accessory organs EXCEPT _____________.

• Liver

• Gallbladder

• Pancreas

• Esophagus

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What is this organ?

• stomach
• pancreas
• large intestine
• small intestine

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Where does the absorption of nutrients from food take place?

• stomach

• liver

• small intestine

• large intestine

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What are the functions of the digestive system? Select ALL that apply:

• Break down food into molecules the body can use
• Produce hormones that control body temperature and heart rate
• Absorb molecules into the blood to be transported around the body
• Eliminate wastes from the body

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The diagram below shows a system in the human body. Four parts of the system are numbered. Which of the following correctly identifies the four numbered parts?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which of the following is the function of a Molar?

• Strong, pointed, for tearing food

• Sharp, blade-like, for cutting food

• Combine features of canines and molars and usually has two

• Broad, flat surface, for crushing and grinding

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Which of the following is a function of a Dentine?

• The outer white layer of the tooth.

• Surrounds and connects tooth to the pulp.

• Forms the centre of the tooth.

• Attaches the teeth to the jawbone.

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What is this process called?

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How do we prevent tooth decay?

• Consume a lot of sugar.

• Brush teeth at least 1x a day.

• Don't brush your teeth for a week.

• Drink water containing fluorine.

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How many teeth are there in the human body

• 33

• 34

• 32

• 43

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Identify the part of the tooth labelled A.

• Dentine

• Pulp

• Enamel

• Root

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Identify the structured labelled F

• Dentine

• Blood Vessels

• Pulp

• Root Canal

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Identify the structure labelled I

• Dentine

• Enamel

• Blood Vessels

• Nerve

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Identify the structure labelled D

• Dentine

• Root Canal

• Gum

• Enamel

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Identify the structure labelled K

• Crown

• Root

• Enamel

• Dentine

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Identify the structure labelled C

• Dentine

• Enamel

• Pulp

• Blood Vessels

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Identify the structure labelled E

• Dentine

• Cementum

• Pulp

• Root Canal

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How often should you try to brush your teeth

• Once a day

• Twice a day

• Three times a day

• Never

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What is often added to water and tooth paste to improve the quality of peoples teeth.

• Whitening agents

• Water

• Fluoride

• Chlorine

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What should be avoided to take care of your teeth

• Fruit

• Vegetables

• Sugar

• Meat

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The incisor is used to

• Grind food

• Cut food

• Tear food

• I dont know

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The canines are used to

• Grind food

• Cut food

• Tear food

• I dont know

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Which part of the tooth is the hardest substance in the human body?

• enamel

• dentin

• pulp

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Which type of tooth is this?

• incisor

• canine

• premolar

• molar

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Which types of tooth is this?

• incisor

• canine

• premolar

• molar

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Which type of tooth is this?

• incisor

• canine

• premolar

• molar

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What is another word for deciduous teeth?

• lower teeth

• upper teeth

• wisdom teeth

• baby teeth