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Nutrition and the Digestive System

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Where does chemical digestion begin?
a)
Mouth
b)
Oesophagus
c)
Stomach
d)
Small intestine
2.
Which structure makes bile?
a)
Stomach
b)
Pancreas
c)
Liver
d)
Mouth
3.
____________ 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
4.
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
5.
Muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?
a)
Epiglottis
b)
Peristalsis
c)
Stomach
d)
Esophagus
6.
What does saliva do?
a)
Chemically digests food in the mouth.
b)
Chemically digests food in the stomach
c)
Protects the stomach from digesting iteself
d)
Absorbs nutrients from food so the body has energy.
7.
The highlighted organ is the?
a)
Liver
b)
Large intestine
c)
Small intestine
d)
Stomach
8.

Which of of the following is an example of a carbohydrate?

a)

fish

b)

potato

c)

peanut

d)

butter

9.

which of the following is an example of a protein?

a)

corn

b)

olive oil

c)

muffin

d)

beans

10.

Which of the following is an example of a lipid?

a)

balut/penoy

b)

wheat

c)

virgin coconut oil

d)

pandesal

11.

Which macromolecule is responsible for quick energy?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acids

12.

Which macromolecule is responsible for long term energy storage in animals?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

lipids

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acids

13.

Which macromolecule is responsible for growth and repair of cells?

a)

lipids

b)

carbohydrates

c)

proteins

d)

nucleic acids

14.

Which macromolecule is responsible for storing genetic information?

a)

lipids

b)

carbohydrates

c)

proteins

d)

nucleic acids

15.

The alimentary canal's walls, from the esophagus to the anal canal, are composed of the same tissue layers. Coats or tunics are the terms used to describe these layers. _____________ is the canal's deepest lining, consisting of a mucous membrane adhered to a thin layer of visceral muscle.

a)

Tunica Muscularis

b)

Tunica Submucosa

c)

Tunica Serosa

d)

Tunica Mucosa

16.

the innermost lining of the canal is a mucous membrane that is comprised of three layers. which of the following is NOT part of the layers?

a)

Lamina Propria

b)

Endothelium

c)

Muscularis Mucosa

d)

Tunica Alba

17.

The __________ of the mouth, pharynx, and the first part of the esophagus consists of skeletal muscle that allows the voluntary act of swallowing; also contains the major

nerve supply to the alimentary canal, the plexus of Auerbach.

a)

Tunica Muscularis

b)

Tunica Submucosa

c)

Tunica Serosa

d)

Tunica Mucosa

18.

is the outermost layer. It consists of serous membrane made up of connective and epithelial tissue. It is also known as the visceral peritoneum.

a)

Tunica Muscularis

b)

Tunica Submucosa

c)

Tunica Serosa

d)

Tunica Mucosa

19.

A patient on a diabetic diet may order pancakes or french toast for breakfast while at the hospital.

a)

True. They can order whatever they want in moderation

b)

False

c)

True. As long as they use diet syrup and don't exceed their carb count

20.

is part of both the digestive and respiratory systems.

a)

Larynx

b)

Esophagus

c)

Trachea

d)

Pharynx

21.

is an inflammation of the liver caused by excessive alcohol consumption or by a virus infection. If not treated, liver cells die and are replaced by scar tissue. this results in liver failure and death can result.

a)

Cirrhosis

b)

Gallstones

c)

Hepatitis

d)

Appendicitis

22.

is a long-term degenerative disease of the liver in which the lobes are covered with fibrous connective tissue. the parenchyma of the liver degenerates and the lobules are filled with fat. Blood flow through the liver is obstructed.

a)

Cirrhosis

b)

Gallstones

c)

Hepatitis

d)

Appendicitis

23.

is a chronic, inflammatory bowel disease of unknown origin. It usually affects the ileum, the colon, or another part of the gastrointestinal tract. Diseased segments are usually separated from normal bowel segments, giving the characteristic appearance of regional enteritis or skip lesions.

a)

Cirrhosis

b)

Gallstones

c)

Hepatitis

d)

None of the Above

24.

is the presence of pouchlike herniations through the muscular layer of the colon, particularly the sigmoid colon. It occurs most frequently in people over 50 years of age and may result from low-fiber diets.

a)

Diverticulosis

b)

Acute Gastroenteritis

c)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

d)

None of the Above

25.

It occurs when the mucosa of the colon is unable to maintain its usual levels of water absorption and secretes larger than normal amounts of water, ions, and mucus.

a)

Diverticulosis

b)

Acute Gastroenteritis

c)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

d)

None of the Above