NOCTI Nutrition Review

The primary function of the gizzard is to ...

• serve as a storage area

• absorb nutrients

• grind and crush food

• secrete enzymes

The primary function of the small intestine is to ...

• break down food by muscular movement

• add lubricating mucus

• absorb water from undigested food

• digest and absorb carbohydrates, fats and proteins

Identify the tube in the digestive system that transports food/feed from the mouth to the stomach.

• trachea

• esophagus

• intestine

• duodenum

Which digestive system organ produces and secretes enzymes?

• gizzard

• gall bladder

• large intestine

• pancreas

An example of a monogastric animal with a functional cecum, also know as a cecal fermenter, is a ...

• bird

• rabbit

• gerbil

• dog

A bird's digestive system is comprised of the esophagus, crop, proventriculus, stomach, small intestine, and ...

• cecum

• cloaca

• stigma

• liver

Fish have _______ digestive systems.

• cecal fermenter

• ruminant

• monogastric

• paramistic

The MOST important nutrient is ...

• water

• minerals

• Vitamin C

• carbohydrates

Which of the following essential nutrients provides the MOST energy per unit?

• protein

• carbohydrates

• fat

• minerals

Amino acids, essential for building enzymes and hormones, are found in ...

• carbohydrates

• fats

• proteins

• vitamins