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QUIZ1. The Human Digestive System (DARWIN)

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Rhythm-like smooth muscle contractions in the walls of the GI tract?
a)
De-glutition
b)
Reverse Peristalsis
c)
Peristalsis
d)
Cardiac activity
2.
What is the function of the digestive system?
a)
to break down and absorb nutrients
b)
to support and protect our bodies
c)
to produce vitamin D
d)
to help us move
3.
The diagram represents a portion of a human body. The principal function of structure X  is to
a)
produce salivary enzyme
b)
produce sex hormone
c)
absorb water and waste removal
d)
absorb nutrients
4.
Choking on food is most likely caused by an interference with the proper functioning of the
a)
diaphragm
b)
nasal cavity
c)
bronchial tubes
d)
epiglottis
5.
The diagram represents human digestive system. From which structure are glucose and amino acids normally absorbed into the circulatory system?
a)
F - Large Intestine
b)
H - Liver
c)
C - Stomach
d)
E - Small Intestine
6.
Look at the diagram. In which structure does the initial digestion of carbohydrates occur?
a)
A - Mouth
b)
E - Small Intestine
c)
C - Stomach
d)
D - Pancreas
7.
Bile is a secretion which aids in the digestion of
a)
Fats (Lipids) and Protein
b)
Sugars
c)
Starch
8.
Which structures secrete chemicals utilized for the completion of digestion within the small intestine?
a)
Liver and pancreas
b)
glomerulus and villi
c)
esophagus and alveoli
d)
gallbladder and pharynx
9.
In the image what numbers are a part of the digestive tract?
a)
1, 2, 3, 5
b)
2, 3, 5
c)
1, 2, 6, 4
10.
Which structure represented in the diagram below absorbs most of the fatty acids and glycerol .This structure is present in 
a)
Stomach
b)
Mouth
c)
small intestine 
d)
large intestine
11.

Which of the following correctly describes the purpose of digestion?

a)

To break down complex food molecules into simple soluble molecules

b)

To make complex food molecules from simple soluble molecules

c)

To make use of simple soluble food molecules

d)

To remove complex food molecules from the body

12.

Which statement is NOT true about proteins?

a)

Protein digestion begins in the mouth.

b)

Proteins are used for cell growth and repair.

c)

Proteins are broken down to form amino acids.

d)

Some complex proteins function as enzymes in the body.

13.

Which enzyme does the stomach produce?

a)

amylase

b)

lipase

c)

maltase

d)

protease

14.

Where is the digestion of food completed?

a)

liver

b)

large intestine

c)

stomach

d)

small intestine

15.

Where does protein digestion begins?

a)

large intestine

b)

mouth

c)

small intestine

d)

stomach

16.

Which of the following is a physical digestion?

a)

Bile emulsifies fats into smaller fat droplets.

b)

Glucose formed by maltase in the small intestine.

c)

Protease breaks down the proteins.

d)

Salivary amylase mixes with starch in the mouth.