WorksheetsA&P Absorption & Excretion Review
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 17mins
What carries food from the pharynx to the stomach?
larynx
trachea
esophagus
bronchioles
What type of digestion takes place in the stomach?
mechanical
chemical
both mechanical and chemical
Where does the process of digestion begin?
mouth
esophagus
stomach
small intestine
Where does the absorption of nutrients from food take place?
stomach
liver
small intestine
large intestine
What are the rhythmic muscular contractions of your esophagus called to help food move along?
swallowing
peristalsis
inertia contractions
paralysis
What chemically breaks down food into smaller molecules?
teeth
muscles of the stomach
enzymes
What does the pancreas do?
produces digestive enzymes to break down proteins and fats
produces sodium bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid
regulates our blood sugar levels
all answers are correct
What is the function of the large intestine?
The absorption of water and some vitamins, formation and storage of faeces
The absorption of nutrients
The digestion of fats
Transport the nutrients to the blood stream
What is the main source of energy for your body?
proteins
carbohydrates
fats
mineral
