Science Ch. 5 Test

The process of breaking down food into forms that the body can use is called _____________ .

• digestion
• germination
• insulin

The clear liquid in the mouth that begins the digestive process is the ___________ .

• enamel
• gastric juice
• saliva

The hard covering that protects the teeth from the pressures of biting and chewing food is the ______________ .

• enamel
• cavity
• digestive enzyme

Cheese and tomatoes have a savory taste called ____________.

• bitter
• sour
• umami

The flap of tissue that covers the opening to the trachea is the _________________.

• epiglottis
• esophagus
• sphincter

Mechanical digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller pieces by ______________ .

• grinding the food
• taking in salts
• digestive enzymes

The organ that produces insulin and enzymes is the______________ .

• gallbladder
• liver
• pancreas

Use the Cheese Nutrition Facts to answer the questions: This cheese could be a good choice for someone who needs ________________.

• calcium
• potassium
• vitamin d

Use the Cheese Nutrition Facts to answer the questions: Cheese is a good source of protein. How many grams of protein are in one serving of this cheese?

• 5 g (grams)
• 7 g (grams)
• 9 g (grams)

What is the name of part A of the digestive system?

• esophagus
• large intestine
• small intestine
• mouth
• stomach