L2 Biology Digestion

A monogastric animal has....

• A complex four-chambered stomach

• A simple single-chambered stomach

What is the main function of the digestive system?

• To breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide

• To enable locomotion

• To breakdown food and absorb nutrients

• To circulate blood around the body

There are seven major nutrient groups... Protein, Carbohydrate, Fibre, Vitamins, Minerals, Fats and?

Which of the following is an example of a monogastric animal?

• Giraffe

• Cow

• Dog

• Sheep

What muscular tube conveys food from the mouth to the stomach?

• Trachea

• Artery

• Oesophagus

• Ureter

Where is faeces (waste) stored before leaving the body?

• Pancreas

• Small intestine

• Rectum

• Liver

Which of these organs is responsible for absorbing water from the remaining indigestible food material before it is sent to the rectum?

• Liver

• Anus

• Kidneys

• Large intestine

Which organ receives food from the oesophagus and secretes acids and enzymes to digest the food?

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Small intestine

• Stomach

Which organ produces a digestive fluid called bile?

• Liver

• Large intestine

• Pancreas

• Rectum

Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption in the digestive system?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Liver

• Oesophagus