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Digestive function bellwork

Authored by Angelina Wilson

Science

9th Grade

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Digestive function bellwork
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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Salivary glands are located in the mouth and are important for digestion. Which of the following is a function of saliva in the mouth?

lubrication of food

mechanical digestion of lipids

partial digestion of proteins

initial digestion of carbohydrates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The reason a completely dry food bolus cannot be swallowed is....

friction with the walls of the esophagus makes peristalsis ineffective

the dry food inhibits nerve activity in the esophagus

the dry food stimulates nerves, inhibiting peristalsis

All choices

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the large intestine.

It contains vital bacteria colonies

Some necessary vitamins are absorbed in the large intestines

its glands produce several enzymes to complete digestion

Activation of the stretch receptors in the rectal walls stimulates defecation.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The inferior end of the esophagus normally remains in a state of active contraction that:

initiates the movement of food from the stomach into the small intestine

prevents the backflow of materials from the stomach into the esophagus

allows food to move rapidly into the stomach

prevents air from entering into the esophagus

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Some individuals may have the gallbladder removed to reduce complications of gall stones or other problems. What would be a result of this gallbladder removal?

The liver will no longer make bile

Smaller amounts of bile are released to the duodenum

The gallbladder will begin to digest proteins

The liver will continue to produce and store lipids

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does digested food finally reach the bloodstream?

It passes through the stomach into the blood

It is absorbed into the blood through blood vessels.

It passes from the small intestine into the large intestine, then into the blood.

It is absorbed into the blood through the walls of the small intestines.

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