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Nutrition in Human

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

Name the organs P, Q, R and S in order.

a)

oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver

b)

stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine

c)

stomach, pancreas, liver, small intestine

d)

stomach, liver, gall bladder, small intestine

2.

Hydrochloric acid and pepsin were added to the mixture containing carbohydrates, fats and proteins. What is the product formed?

a)

maltose

b)

polypeptides

c)

amino acids

d)

fatty acids and glycerol

3.

Which statements about bile are true?

(You may choose more than 1 option)

a)

bile emulsifies fats

b)

bile increases rate of digestion by lipase

c)

bile is an alkaline liquid

d)

bile is produced in the gall bladder

4.

At position X, the circular muscle _________ and the longitudinal muscle _______.

(a)  

5.

Which of the following is not an adaptation of the small intestine for absorption?

a)

inner surface of the small intestine is folded

b)

villi have thin walls or membrane

c)

epithelial cells contain multiple numerous microvilli

d)

intestinal juices are alkaline

6.

Digestion of which of the following would be affected the most if the liver were severely damaged?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

All the above will be equally affected

7.

What are the five processes in human nutrition (in order)?

a)

ingestion, digestion, egestion, absorption, assimilation

b)

ingestion, digestion, absorption, egestion, assimilation

c)

ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation, egestion

d)

absorption, ingestion, digestion, egestion, assimilation

8.

What is the function of organ D?

a)

absorb nutrients from digested food

b)

absorb water from undigested food

c)

to digest fats, proteins and carbohydrates

d)

to produce pancreatic juice