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Digestive System Practice Test

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The chewing and grinding of food into smaller pieces is an example of...
a)
Mechanical Digestion
b)
Chemical Digestion
2.
What is one secondary (helper) organ of the digestive system?
a)
Small Intestine
b)
Esophagus
c)
Gallbladder
d)
Stomach
3.
Bile is made by which digestive organ?
a)
Gallbladder
b)
Stomach
c)
Rectum
d)
Liver
4.
Which digestive organ makes digestive juices to help the small intestine absorb nutrients?
a)
Liver
b)
Gallbladder
c)
Pancreas
d)
Esophagus
5.
Nutrients from digested food are absorbed in which digestive organ?
a)
Small Intestine
b)
Stomach
c)
Large Intestine
d)
Gallbladder
6.
Which organ pushes food down to the stomach?
a)
Mouth
b)
Esophagus
c)
Rectum
d)
Large intestine
7.

Which body system gets rid of solid waste?

a)

Excretory (Urinary)

b)

Digestive

c)

Circulatory

d)

Respiratory

8.
As waste moves through the digestive system, the ______ absorbs water before storing waste in the rectum.
a)
Small intestine
b)
Stomach
c)
Esophagus
d)
Large intestine
9.
A short tube at the end of the large intestine that stores solid waste is the...
a)
Anus
b)
Rectum
10.
Bile is stored in which secondary digestive organ?
a)
Stomach
b)
Liver
c)
Gallbladder
d)
Pancreas
11.
The opening at the end of the digestive system where solid waste comes out is the...
a)
rectum
b)
anus
c)
mouth
d)
large intestine
12.
Which secondary organ makes digestive juices like insulin to help absorb food in the small intestine?
a)
Large intestine
b)
Pancreas
c)
Liver
d)
Gallbladder
13.
Gastric juices in the stomach digest food into a thick liquid.  This is...
a)
Mechanical digestion
b)
Chemical digestion
14.
Enzymes (chemicals) in your saliva help break down food while chewing.  This is...
a)
Mechanical digestion
b)
Chemical digestion
15.
Most chemical digestion takes place in which organ?
a)
Stomach
b)
Small intestine
c)
Rectum
d)
Esophagus
16.
The ______ is the first organ of the digestive system.
a)
Mouth
b)
Stomach
c)
Esophugas
d)
Tongue
17.
Pepsin in the stomach is responsible for the primary digestion of;
a)
Fats
b)
Proteins 
c)
Carbohydrates 
d)
None of these
18.
The three sections of the small intestine are: 
a)
jejunum, duodenum, ileum 
b)
villi, duodenum, ileum
c)
pyloric, villi, ileum 
d)
None of these 
19.
The intestinal juices released from the pancreas are responsible for the digestion or what? 
a)
fats 
b)
Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins 
c)
proteins 
d)
Carbs 
20.
The walls of a small intestine have fingerlike projections called _______. 
a)
Appendix
b)
Chyme 
c)
Villi
d)
None of these 
21.

The tongue

a)

holds food in place during mastication

b)

is involved in speech

c)

assists in swallowing

d)

is a major sensory organ for taste

e)

all of the above

22.

Dentin

a)

forms the surface of the crown of teeth

b)

holds the teeth to the periodontal ligament

c)

is found in the pulp cavity

d)

is living, calcified, cellular material

e)

is harder than the enamel

23.

The function of peristaltic waves in the stomach is to

a)

move chyme into the small intestine

b)

increase the secretion of HCl

c)

empty the teniae coli

d)

all of the above

24.

In humans, structures that absorb most of the products of digestion are the

a)

ducts of the pancreas

b)

cells of the esophagus

c)

muscular folds of the gallbladder

d)

villi of the small intestine

25.

The process of peristalsis is best described as the

a)

loss of water from vascular plants

b)

release of acid into the stomach

c)

chemical breakdown of food in the small intestine

d)

muscular contractions of the gastrointestinal tract

26.

Choking on food is most likely caused by an interference with the proper functioning of the

a)

nasal cavity

b)

diaphragm

c)

epiglottis

d)

bronchial tubes

27.

Extensive damage to the large intestine would have the greatest effect on

a)

glucose metabolism

b)

protein synthesis

c)

enzyme secretion

d)

water reabsorption

28.

Which substances are released into the small intestine of a human and aid in the digestion of the intestinal contents?

a)

bile, pancreatic juice, and intestinal juice

b)

hydrochloric acid, pancreatic juice, and intestinal juice

c)

salivary amylase, intestinal juice, and pancreatic juice

d)

bile, hydrochloric acid, and salivary amylase

29.
The tongue is made of ______ muscle, meaning it is a ______ muscle.
a)
smooth, voluntary
b)
cardiac, involuntary
c)
skeletal, voluntary
d)
skeletal, involuntary
30.
How do your teeth differ from bone tissue?
a)
Teeth do not have a blood supply
b)
Teeth do not have any mineralized portion
c)
Teeth cannot ever be broken or chipped
d)
Teeth do not regenerate if damaged
31.
Which of the following functions does the liver NOT perform for the digestive system?
a)
Absorbing nutrients from the partially digested food.
b)
Storing excess nutrients as glycogen
c)
Producing bile to help break down fats
d)
Storing various minerals and vitamins for the body.
32.
Which of the following is NOT a section of the small intestine?
a)
Duodenum
b)
Geonudrum
c)
Jejunum
d)
Ileum
33.
Which of the following organs could you live without, but you most likely would have to change your diet?
a)
Gallbladder
b)
Liver
c)
Stomach
d)
Esophogus
34.
The job of this organ is to close off your nasal passageways when you swallow your food.
a)
Tongue
b)
Esophagus
c)
Pharynx
d)
Stomach
35.
Which of the following scenarios would most likely tell your gallbladder to release its stored bile.
a)
You just finished your lunch that was high in carbohydrates.
b)
Thinking about a food you do not like to eat.
c)
The dinner you ate a few hours ago was a big greasy burger.
d)
The food bolus in your esophagus is high in nucleic acids.
36.
Why is the esophagus/food pipe important?
a)
To swallow food
b)
To choke
c)
To make your breath smelly
d)
None of these
37.
WHAT IS AFTER THE SMALL INTESTINE?
a)
Large intestine
b)
nothing
c)
liver
d)
pancreas
38.
After the large intestine, what comes next?
a)
Rectum
b)
Toilet
c)
none
d)
accessory organs
39.
Small muscular pouch responsible for storing bile
a)
pancreas
b)
mechanical
c)
amylase
d)
gallbladder
40.
Type of digestion in the stomach:
a)
Mechanical
b)
Chemical
c)
Both
41.
Yogurt belongs to what food group?
a)
Dairy
b)
Protein
42.
The purpose of carbohydrates is:
a)
to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
b)
to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
c)
to provide the body with energy.
d)
to help us get a good night's rest.
43.

The body's main source of energy

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

44.

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

45.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
46.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
47.
True or False:  Water is essential to every body function you have.  
a)
True
b)
False
48.

These help your body fight diseases

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

vitamins

d)

minerals

49.

Lipids are essential within the diet as they...

a)

Provide insulation

b)

Are important for bone structure

c)

Improve brain function

d)

Improve digestive health

50.

Which do you want the least amount of in your diet?

a)

Protein

b)

Sugar

c)

Potassium

d)

Calcium

51.

Which of the following is considered a bad fat?

a)

Monosaccharide

b)

Unsaturated fat

c)

Saturated fat

d)

Carbohydrate

52.

Which of the following assist in digestion by keeping movement and bulk in the stool?

a)

Monosaccharides

b)

Fiber

c)

Lipids

d)

Amino Acids

53.

True or False. All cholesterol is bad for you.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

True or False. Monounsaturated fats are the only good fats for you.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

True or False. When reading a nutrition label it is important to know the serving size?

a)

True

b)

False

56.
Which nutrient supplies the most energy per gram? 
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
protein
d)
water
57.
Which of the following is true about most fast foods? 
a)
they are low in nutrient density 
b)
they are high in fat and calories 
c)
they are low in vitamins and minerals 
d)
all of the above  
58.
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods? 
a)
to learn the food label
b)
to provide all the nutrients you need 
c)
to keep from getting bored with your diet 
d)
to help improve physical fitness 
59.
Which one of the following is a good protein source? 
a)
Banana
b)
Beans 
c)
Bagels
d)
Breakfast Bar 
60.
Proteins are found in...
a)
dried beans, peas, and nuts
b)
milk and eggs
c)
meat, fish, and poultry
d)
All choices are correct
61.
Not eating too much or too little means we are eating in ____________________.
a)
moderation
b)
sufficiently
c)
balanced
d)
variety
62.
Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines how much energy we need.
a)
Age
b)
Gender
c)
Health status
d)
Level of activity
63.
Define the term "energy balance".
a)
Energy intake is unequal to energy expenditure.
b)
Energy intake is equal to energy expenditure.
c)
Energy intake is more than energy expenditure.
d)
Energy intake is less than energy expenditure.
64.

A person who does not eat food from any animal source

a)

vegetarian

b)

pescatarian

c)

vegan

d)

carnivore

65.

Term used to describe a person who is heavier than the standard for the person’s height.

a)

overweight

b)

obese

c)

anorexic

d)

underweight

66.

Recommendations that specify the amounts of certain nutrients that the average person should obtain each day

a)

MyPlate

b)

BMI

c)

BMR

d)

Daily Values

67.

A ratio of a person's weight to height

a)

BMI

b)

BMR

c)

OCD

d)

BRM

68.

Pharynx

a)

7

b)

6

c)

8

d)

5

69.

Pancreas

a)

15

b)

10

c)

20

d)

9

70.

#13

a)

gall bladder

b)

common bile duct

c)

transverse colon

d)

liver

71.

where hydrochloric acid is found

a)

pancreatic duct

b)

gall bladder

c)

liver

d)

stomach

72.

where bile is stored in the body

a)

liver

b)

gall bladder

c)

pancreas

d)

bladder

73.

What are the 4 steps of digestion? (in order)

a)

ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination

b)

digestion, absorption, elimination, ingestion

c)

ingestion, congestion, pregestion, elimination

d)

pre-gestion, congestion, digestion, elimination

e)

hard question, Sugestion, analyzation, pretention

74.

The act of eating or putting food in the mouth

a)

digestion

b)

ingestion

c)

absorption

d)

elimination

75.

a type of digestion where food is physically broken into smaller pieces...

a)

chemical digestion

b)

mechanical digestion

c)

indigestion

d)

automatic digestion

76.

A type of digestion where chemical reactions break down pieces of food into smaller molecules

a)

mechanical digestion

b)

indigestion

c)

chemical digestion

d)

such thing does not exist

77.

TRUE or FALSE:

Enzymes speed up, or catalyze the rate of chemical reactions.

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

78.

A muscular tube that connects the mouth and the stomach.

a)

esophagus

b)

liver

c)

small intestine

d)

Gall bladder

79.

Food moves through the esophagus and the rest of the digestive tract by waves of muscle contractions called

a)

peristalsis

b)

homeostasis

c)

sonar waves

d)

tsunami waves

80.

a thin, watery liquid that forms when food mixes with gastric juices

a)

chyme

b)

gastric juice

c)

papain

d)

enzyme

81.

The folds of the small intestine are covered with fingerlive projections called...

a)

bolus

b)

bile

c)

villi

d)

vicky

82.

What part of the digestive system is highlighted? (the end)

a)

Anus

b)

Rectum

c)

Colon

d)

Appendix

83.

What part of the digestive system is highlighted?

a)

Anus

b)

Appendix

c)

Gall Bladder

d)

Pancreas

84.

What part of the digestive system is highlighted?

a)

Stomach

b)

Pancreas

c)

Liver

d)

Gall bladder

85.

What part of the digestive system is highlighted?

a)

Mouth

b)

Esophagus

c)

Salivary Glands

d)

Stomach

86.
What do the villi do?
a)
Digests food in the mouth.
b)
Digests food in the stomach
c)
Protects the stomach from digesting iteself
d)
Absorbs nutrients from food so the body has energy.
87.
What does mucus do?
a)
Digests food in the mouth.
b)
Digests food in the stomach
c)
Protects the stomach from digesting iteself
d)
Absorbs nutrients from food so the body has energy.
88.
Why do we eat food?
a)
To keep our stomachs full
b)
To put oxygen into the body cells
c)
To get nutrients and energy
d)
To make waste products
89.
Which of the following is an accessory organ?
a)
Stomach
b)
Small Intesting
c)
Liver
d)
Large Intestine
90.

What is the digestive system?

a)

A system to take out the bad stuff that's in your body

b)

A system where a certain group of organs work together to convert food into energy to feed the body

c)

A system where certain organs in the body digest the food you eat

d)

A system that the organs in the stomach make food for the body to digest.

91.

What does the large intestine do?

a)

digest the food from this process

b)

makes a pathway for the food

c)

reabsorb a lot of the water from this process

d)

absorbs the food from this process

92.

What are two possible disease that can occur from the process of the digestive system?

a)

diarrhea

b)

cancer

c)

irritable bowel syndrome

d)

bowel irritable syndrome

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