Digestive System and Nutrients Quiz

What is the process by which your body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules?

• Absorption

• Digestion

• Circulation

• Respiration

Which nutrient provides a concentrated energy source and is used for long-term energy storage?

Hint: It can be either saturated or unsaturated

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

Which nutrient is made of the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen?

• carbohydrate

• proteins

• vitamins

• water

Which nutrient helps the body with chemical reactions and includes Vitamin C and Vitamin D?

• carbohydrate

• proteins

• vitamins

• water

Which nutrient is needed for bones and blood, and includes Calcium and Iron?

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Water

• Minerals

Where does the majority of chemical digestion and nutrient absorption take place?

• Large Intestine

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

Where does the last stage of digestion occur, where water is reabsorbed and waste products are prepared for elimination?

• Large Intestine

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

Which organ produces an enzyme called bile to break down fat in the small intestine?

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

After nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine, what organ system is involved in transporting around the body?

• Nervous system

• Respiratory system

• Excretory system

• Circulatory system

Where does chemical digestion begin, with the release of saliva-containing enzymes?

• Small Intestine

• Stomach

• Mouth

• Large Intestine