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WorksheetsCh 15 Nutrients, Digestion, Excretion
Total questions: 118
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
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1.
What is a calorie?
a)
Molecules that are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms and are usually the body's main source of energy
b)
The amount of energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1kg of water by 1 degree Celsius
c)
A large molecules that is made of amino acids and contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.
2.
Molecules that are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms and are usually the body's main source of energy
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
Amino acids
3.
What are proteins are made of?
a)
Vegetables
b)
Meat
c)
Amino Acids
4.
A large molecules that is made of amino acids and contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Amino Acids
5.
Another name for fats
a)
calories
b)
lipids
c)
carbohydrates
6.
Substances that provide energy and materials for cell development, growth, and repair
a)
amino acids
b)
minerals
c)
nutrients
7.
name forms of carbohydrates
a)
starches, sugars, and fibers
b)
meat, fish, and beans
c)
vitamins and minerals
8.
The amount of energy a person needs depends on what factors
a)
weight, activity level, age, gender
b)
height, hair, and eye color
c)
vitamins, minerals, and nutrients
9.
Foods that are a good source of protein?
a)
vegetables, fruit, and grains
b)
fish, red meat, egg, nuts
c)
candy, soda, and ice cream
10.
name the groups of nutrients
a)
oxygen and carbon dioxide
b)
protein, carbohydrates, vitamin, minerals, fats, water
c)
calories and energy
11.
The amount of energy in food is measured in...?
a)
inches
b)
pounds
c)
calories
12.
list foods that contain carbohydrates
a)
cheese, milk, and yogurt
b)
eggs, fish, and meat
c)
red beans, fruits, vegetables, breads, rice
13.
The main function (job) of the digestive system is to
a)
get rid of waste.
b)
break down food so the body can use it.
14.
The excretory system is responsible for
a)
breaking down food.
b)
getting rid of liquid, solid, and gas waste.
15.
The digestive juices are made up of
a)
vitamins and minerals.
b)
enzymes and hydrochloric acid.
16.
Where does the first step of digestion take place?
a)
in the stomach.
b)
in the mouth.
17.
Waste leaves the body from
a)
the skin, the urethra, the lungs, and the anus.
b)
the rectum and the bladder.
18.
A bolus is what we call food after
a)
it leaves the stomach.
b)
it is chewed and swallowed.
19.
Chyme is the soupy, mostly digested food that leaves
a)
the stomach.
b)
the mouth.
20.
The finger-like projections that absorb nutrients in the small intestine are called
a)
alveoli.
b)
villi.
21.
Two additional organs play a role in digesting our food. They are:
a)
pancreas, liver
b)
thyroid, spleen
22.
The excretory system has a special system for getting rid of liquid waste called the
a)
endocrine system.
b)
urinary system.
23.
Kidneys, ureters, bladder, nephrons, and urethra are all parts of the
a)
urinary system.
b)
endocrine system.
24.
What lines the stomach and protects it from the hydrochloric acid?
a)
mucus
b)
saliva
25.
Saliva contains what substance that starts breaking down the food in the mouth?
a)
enzymes
b)
acids
26.
Poisons can build up in the body if organs don't filter and get rid of them. This makes you sick and you could die. What is another name for poisons?
a)
toxins
b)
enzymes
27.
Peristalsis occurs here
a)
Mouth
b)
Esophagus
c)
Liver
d)
Spleen
28.
HCl is present
a)
Stomach
b)
Large intestine
c)
Small intestine
d)
Pancreas
29.
Upper part of the small intestine
a)
Appendix
b)
Duodenum
c)
Pancreas
d)
Spleen
30.
most digestion occurs here
a)
Mouth
b)
Esophagus
c)
Small intestine
d)
Large intestine
31.
Controls blood sugar levels
a)
Rectum
b)
Pancreas
c)
Ilium
d)
Appendix
32.
No known function
a)
Brain
b)
Appendix
c)
Liver
d)
Heart
33.
Very bottom of colon
a)
Mouth
b)
Ascending colon
c)
Pancreas
d)
Rectum
34.
Solid waste exits
a)
mouth
b)
Small intestine
c)
Anus
d)
Appendix
35.
a substance such as a fat, a protein, or a carbohydrate that a living thing needs to survive
a)
anus
b)
esophagus
c)
nutrients
d)
stomach
36.
the body system that breaks down food into tiny pieces so that the body’s cells can use it for energy
a)
digestion
b)
digestive system
c)
excretory system
d)
absorb
37.
to take in matter or energy
a)
absorb
b)
esophagus
c)
nutrients
d)
mouth
38.
an organ of the digestive system that makes chemicals to help the body break down fats and rid itself of harmful substances
a)
kidney
b)
liver
c)
stomach
d)
mouth
39.
the opening at the end of the digestive track where feces exit the body
a)
mouth
b)
intestine
c)
anus
d)
kidney
40.
an organ in an animal’s body that removes wastes and helps regulate chemicals in the blood: part of the excretory system
a)
liver
b)
kidney
c)
stomach
d)
intestine
41.
What is the main function of the excretory system?
a)
to collect and remove wastes from the body
b)
to strengthen skeletal muscles
c)
to protect the nervous system
d)
to bring oxygen to body cells
42.
Which organ of the excretory system stores urine until the body is ready to eliminate it?
a)
ureters
b)
urethra
c)
urinary bladder
d)
urea
43.
Tiny filtering structures where urine is produced in the kidneys are called
a)
ureters.
b)
alveoli.
c)
nephrons.
d)
bronchi.
44.
Which excretory organ eliminates water and some chemical wastes in perspiration?
a)
lungs
b)
skin
c)
liver
d)
kidneys
45.
What term do scientists use to describe the chemical process in which oxygen and glucose react to release energy inside body cells?
a)
respiration
b)
exhaling
c)
breathing
d)
inhaling
46.
What function do the kidneys perform?
a)
eliminate carbon dioxide
b)
supply oxygen to body cells
c)
remove urea and excess water
d)
play a role in gas exchange
47.
The process of removal of the body’s wastes is called
a)
gas exchange.
b)
respiration.
c)
excretion.
d)
filtration.
48.
Using the picture, what is the structure of A?
a)
ureter
b)
kidney
c)
urinary bladder
d)
urethra
49.
Using the picture, what is the function of structure A?
a)
Carries urine away from the kidneys
b)
Stores urine
c)
Eliminates urea, excess water, and some other materials
d)
Carries urine away from body and eliminates it
50.
Using the picture, what is the function of structure B?
a)
Carries urine away from the kidneys
b)
Stores urine
c)
Eliminates urea, excess water, and some other materials
d)
Carries urine away from body and eliminates it
51.
Using the picture, what is the function of structure C?
a)
Carries urine away from the kidneys
b)
Stores urine
c)
Eliminates urea, excess water, and some other materials
d)
Carries urine away from body and eliminates it
52.
Using the picture, what is the function of structure D?
a)
Carries urine away from the kidneys
b)
Stores urine
c)
Eliminates urea, excess water, and some other materials
d)
Carries urine away from body and eliminates it
53.
Use the diagram, what is structure B?
a)
urethra
b)
kidney
c)
ureter
d)
urinary bladder
54.
Use the diagram, what is structure C?
a)
urethra
b)
kidney
c)
ureter
d)
urinary bladder
55.
Use the diagram, what is structure D?
a)
urethra
b)
kidney
c)
ureter
d)
urinary bladder
56.
What organ is D pointing to?
a)
Ureters
b)
Bladder
c)
Urethra
d)
Kidney
57.
What organ is C pointing to?
a)
Ureters
b)
Bladder
c)
Kidney
d)
Urethra
58.
Which excretory organ filters the blood to remove excess water, urea, and cell wastes?
a)
Kidney
b)
Bladder
c)
Urethra
d)
Ureters
59.
A short tube where urine is released from the body is the _______.
a)
Ureter
b)
Kidney
c)
Bladder
d)
Urethra
60.
The ____ is a sac-like muscular organ that stores urine until it is ready to be released from the body
a)
Stomach
b)
Bladder
c)
Urethra
d)
Gallbladder
61.
What organ is B pointing to?
a)
Kidney
b)
Urethra
c)
Ureter
d)
Bladder
62.
What organ is 1 pointing to?
a)
Kidney
b)
Urethra
c)
Bladder
d)
Ureter
63.
The excretory system rids the body of ______ waste.
a)
solid
b)
liquid
64.
Which structure is responsible for water absorption and production of Vitamin K?
a)
epiglottis
b)
Stomach
c)
Large intestine
d)
Small intestine
65.
Which structure is a 'trapdoor' that prevents food from entering the trachea?
a)
epiglottis
b)
esophagus
c)
pharynx
d)
appendix
66.
Which structure makes bile?
a)
Stomach
b)
Pancreas
c)
Liver
d)
mouth
67.
Where does chemical digestion begin?
a)
Mouth
b)
esophagus
c)
stomach
d)
small intestine
68.
Where does absorption of food occur in the digestive system?
a)
small intestine
b)
large intestine
c)
stomach
d)
epiglottis
69.
____________ is when smooth muscles contract to gently move food through the alimentary canal. It begins with swallowing.
a)
bolus
b)
peristalsis
c)
ulcer
d)
amylase
70.
Which is the correct pathway that food takes through the alimentary canal?
a)
mouth, stomach, esphagus, small intestine, large intestine, rectum
b)
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum
c)
mouth, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine, stomach, rectum
d)
rectum, rectum, rectum. Anal retentive teacher
71.
What is secreted in the stomach to kill bacteria?
a)
amylase
b)
Hydrochloric acid
c)
Sodium bicarbonate
d)
bile
72.
Where does physical digestion occur in the digestive system?
a)
pancreas and liver
b)
mouth and small intestine
c)
stomach and small intestine
d)
mouth and stomach
73.
What comes first?
a)
Mouth
b)
stomach
c)
large intestine
d)
small intestine
74.
The chewing and grinding of food into smaller pieces is an example of...
a)
Mechanical Digestion
b)
Chemical Digestion
75.
Nutrients from digested food are absorbed in which digestive organ?
a)
Small Intestine
b)
Stomach
c)
Large Intestine
d)
Gallbladder
76.
Number 4 is pointing to the....
a)
stomach
b)
Rectum
c)
Large Intestine
d)
Small intestine
77.
Number 5 is pointing to the...
a)
Liver
b)
mouth
c)
Pancreas
d)
Stomach
78.
Number 3 is pointing to the...
a)
Small intestine
b)
Rectum
c)
Large intestine
d)
Stomach
79.
Number 2 is pointing to the...
a)
Esophagus
b)
Stomach
c)
Small intestine
d)
Anus
80.
Which organ pushes food down to the stomach?
a)
Mouth
b)
Esophagus
c)
Rectum
d)
Large intestine
81.
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
82.
A short tube at the end of the large intestine that stores solid waste is the...
a)
stomach
b)
rectum
c)
liver
83.
Which is NOT a function of the Digestive System?
a)
To rid the body of solid waste
b)
Absorb nutrients for energy & growth
c)
Break down nutrients from food
d)
Pump blood around the body
84.
Gastric juices in the stomach digest food into a thick liquid. This is...
a)
Mechanical digestion
b)
Chemical digestion
85.
Enzymes (chemicals) in your saliva help break down food while chewing. This is...
a)
Mechanical digestion
b)
Chemical digestion
86.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
87.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
88.
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
89.
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
90.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
91.
The body uses this to dissolve and transport materials.
a)
Fats
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
92.
Organic compounds that help our body to work properly. e.g. A, C, B, K, D
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
93.
Stored energy e.g. oils, butter, margarine
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
94.
Calcium, Sodium, and Iron are examples of ________?
a)
Minerals
b)
Vitamins
c)
Fruits
d)
Fiber
95.
Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?
a)
water
b)
fat
c)
fiber
d)
protein
96.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
97.
Which one of the following is a good protein source?
a)
Banana
b)
Beans
c)
Bagels
d)
Breakfast Bar
98.
When you don't drink enough water you can become:
a)
silly
b)
hyper
c)
intoxicated
d)
dehydrated
99.
WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?
a)
Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy
b)
Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
c)
Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Proteins, and Vitamins
d)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables
100.
You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.
a)
True
b)
False
101.
Your nutrition affects your overall health.
a)
True
b)
False
102.
The Nutrition Facts label shows you how much of each food you should eat.
a)
True
b)
False
103.
The food you eat must be broken down into a different form before your body can use it.
a)
True
b)
False
104.
Practicing good nutrition means that you can eat one type of food every day as long as the food is healthy.
a)
True
b)
False
105.
You get all the water you need by drinking one soft drink each day.
a)
True
b)
False
106.
The number of calories in food is a measure of how much energy that food provides.
a)
True
b)
False
107.
A small amount of fat in your diet is good for your body.
a)
True
b)
False
108.
Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Water
d)
Minerals
109.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Strong bones
110.
Which nutrients helps to build and maintain muscle?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Minerals
c)
Protein
d)
Fat
111.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated
d)
Carbs
112.
Which nutrient is our body's most VITAL nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Vitamins
c)
Water
d)
Fats
113.
A pattern of eating that includes how much, what, and how often a person eats.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Vitamins
114.
A chemical compound made up of one or more simple sugar e.g. bread, rice, pasta
a)
Protein
b)
Water
c)
Fat
d)
Carbohydrates
115.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
116.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin
117.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
118.
The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.
a)
Diet
b)
Metabolism
c)
Calories
d)
Digestion
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