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WorksheetsHealth Science I digestion
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The digestive organ responsible for elimination of the waste is the:
a)
Large intestine
b)
Pancreas
c)
Small intestine
d)
Stomach
2.
The digestive organ responsible for absorption of nutrients is the:
a)
Large intestine
b)
Pancreas
c)
Small intestine
d)
Stomach
3.
The spread of which disorder characterized by nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea could be prevented by practicing good handwashing?
a)
Cholecystitis
b)
Gastroenteritis
c)
inflammatory bowel disease
d)
Hepatitis C
4.
The teeth and tongue contribute to this function of the digestive system:
a)
absorption of nutrients
b)
chemical digestion of food
c)
elimination of waste products
d)
physical breakdown of food
5.
Primary structures of the digestive system include the
a)
Esophagus
b)
Tongue
c)
Salivary gland
d)
Gall bladder
6.
Which structure is found in the abdominal cavity?
a)
Cecum
b)
Esophagus
c)
Palate
d)
Parotid glad
7.
The large intestine includes the:
a)
Descending colon
b)
Duodenum
c)
Ileum
d)
Jejunum
8.
Joe overeats and does not exercise. His BMI is 31. Which digestive condition is Joe experiencing?
a)
Anorexia
b)
Bulimia
c)
Gastroenteritits
d)
Obesity
9.
A diabetic patient who has a wound infection that is healing slowly may be started on a diet high in:
a)
Calcium
b)
Folic Acid
c)
Iron
d)
Protein
10.
Which organ is found in the buccal cavity?
a)
Cecum
b)
Esophagus
c)
Palate
d)
Pylorus
11.
How is chyme different from bolus?
a)
It is a liquid
b)
It is acted on by enzymes
c)
It is produced by chemical digestion
d)
It moves through digestive tract by peristalsis
12.
Eating a diet high in calcium will improve the health of your bones, teeth, and nervous system as well as:
a)
Aid in blood clotting
b)
heal damaged tissue
c)
produce energy
d)
promote growth
13.
Laura has a poor self image and refuses to eat. Which digestive disorder is she experiencing?
a)
Anorexia Nervosa
b)
Bulimia nervosa
c)
Cirrhosis
d)
Gastroenteritis
14.
Runners who eat pancakes and pasta before a race choose these foods because these foods provide extra:
a)
Energy
b)
Folic Acid
c)
Iron
d)
Protein
15.
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are similar in that they both are:
a)
Autoimmune disorder
b)
bacterial infections
c)
Viral infections
d)
Communicable
16.
The digestive disorder that could occur if a person abuses alcohol or Tylenol is:
a)
Cirrhosis
b)
Constipation
c)
Diarrhea
d)
Ulcers
17.
The digestive system is also known as the:
a)
Absorption system
b)
Alimentary canal
c)
GI canal
d)
Intestinal Tract
18.
Saliva and digestive enzymes are responsible for this function of the digestive system:
a)
Absorption of nutrients
b)
Chemical digestion of food
c)
Elimination of waste products
d)
Physical breakdown of food
19.
Which organ is an accessory organ of the digestive system?
a)
Esophagus
b)
Gall bladder
c)
Mouth
d)
Rectum
20.
Ashley experienced pain and burning in the epigastric region when she lays flat in bed. This condition improves when she raises the head of her bed. She has:
a)
Cholelithiasis
b)
Gastroenteritis
c)
Gastroesophageal reflux
d)
Hepatitis B
21.
Paulette has poor self image and a fear of getting fat. She frequently binge eats and purges with laxatives and vomiting. Which digestive disorder is she experiencing?
a)
Anorexia nervosa
b)
Bulimia Nervosa
c)
Cirrhosis
d)
Gastroenteritis
22.
Digestion of carbohydrates, fats, and protein is completed, and absorption of nutrients occurs in the
a)
Large intestine
b)
Liver
c)
Small intestine
d)
stomach
23.
How is hepatitis A different from Hepatitis B
a)
The patient has jaundice
b)
The patient has Nausea
c)
The patient ate contaminated food and water
d)
The patient gets sick from a virus
24.
The substance that is produced by the liver and aids in the digestion of fat is:
a)
Bile
b)
Bolus
c)
Glycogen
d)
Ptyalin
25.
Weston presented in the emergency department with abdominal pain and nausea after eating a meal that was high in fat. His symptoms indicate a diagnosis of:
a)
Cholelithiasis
b)
Gastroenteritis
c)
Gastroesophageal
reflux
reflux
d)
Hepatitis C
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