IB Biology Vocab

Name this structure

• spleen
• gall bladder
• pancreas
• jejunum

What  does not occur here?

• mechanical digestion
• chemical digestion
• absorption
• all occur here

Mechanical digestion does NOT occur in the.....

• mouth
• stomach
• small intestine
• large intestine

Proteins break down to:

• fatty acids

• nucleic acids

• amino acids

• hydrochloric acids

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which of the following would be considered an essential nutrient?

• fat

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• fiber

• sugar

Which of the following would not provide carbohydrates to the body?

• bread

• fruit

• candy

• chicken

What is this organ (the one in red)?

• Pancreas

• Kidney

• Liver

• Stomach

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What is the process of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food through the digestive tract?

• Pericardium

• Peristalsis

• Pepsin

• Pericoronitis

Where does absorption primarily take place?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Gall bladder

What is the term given to a ball-like mixture of food and saliva that forms in the mouth?

• Peristalsis

• Mucus

• Epiglottis

• Bolus