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Nutrition in the human body

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select the right order of the structures of the human body going from smallest to largest? (page 66)

a)

Atom, molecule, cells, tissue, organ, system

b)

Atom, cells, molecules, tissue, system, organ

c)

Cells, atoms, molecules, tissue, organ, system

d)

Cells, molecules, atoms, tissue, organ, system

2.

What is the fluid inside the cell called? (page 67)

a)

Enterocytes

b)

Extracellular

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Cytoplasm

3.

What is the name of the physiological process by which molecules of food cross from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract into the circulation? (pg 70)

a)

Elimination

b)

Absorption

c)

Digestion

d)

Phagocytosis

4.

Which gland is referred to as the "hunger hormone"? (page 70)

a)

Enzymes

b)

Leptin

c)

CCK

d)

Ghrelin

5.

What organs are involved in the digestion system that use propulsion in swallowing and peristalsis to move food from the mouth to the stomach? (page 71)

a)

Pharynx

b)

gall bladder

c)

Small intestine

d)

Esophagus

6.

Which component of saliva starts the process of carbohydrate digestion? (page 73)

a)

Linguinal Lipase

b)

Digestive Amylase

c)

Salivary Amylase

7.

What is the name of the "trapdoor" covering the trachea? (page 73)

a)

Tongue

b)

Pharynx

c)

Esophagus

d)

Epiglottis

8.

What pH level is considered neutral?

a)

7.0

b)

5.0

c)

6.0

d)

6.5

9.

The pH level goes from 0-14. The lower the number the more _________

a)

alkaline/base

b)

acidic

10.

Which of the following items is most acidic? (page 76)

a)

Vinegar

b)

Tomatoes

c)

Hydrchloric and

d)

Black coffee