Nutrition in Human

Name the organs P, Q, R and S in order.

• oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver

• stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine

• stomach, pancreas, liver, small intestine

• stomach, liver, gall bladder, small intestine

Hydrochloric acid and pepsin were added to the mixture containing carbohydrates, fats and proteins. What is the product formed?

• maltose

• polypeptides

• amino acids

• fatty acids and glycerol

Which statements about bile are true?

(You may choose more than 1 option)

• bile emulsifies fats

• bile increases rate of digestion by lipase

• bile is an alkaline liquid

• bile is produced in the gall bladder

At position X, the circular muscle _________ and the longitudinal muscle _______.

Which of the following is not an adaptation of the small intestine for absorption?

• inner surface of the small intestine is folded

• villi have thin walls or membrane

• epithelial cells contain multiple numerous microvilli

• intestinal juices are alkaline

Digestion of which of the following would be affected the most if the liver were severely damaged?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• All the above will be equally affected

What are the five processes in human nutrition (in order)?

• ingestion, digestion, egestion, absorption, assimilation

• ingestion, digestion, absorption, egestion, assimilation

• ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation, egestion

• absorption, ingestion, digestion, egestion, assimilation

What is the function of organ D?

• absorb nutrients from digested food

• absorb water from undigested food

• to digest fats, proteins and carbohydrates

• to produce pancreatic juice