WorksheetsDigestion
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Where does energy in food all come from?
other organisms
plants
the sun
the soil
What is the purpose of digestion?
to break food down into soluble molecules for absorption into body cells
to convert food into larger molecules to store in our body
to provide energy for our body cells
to make new enzymes in our body
What is the name of the process where food is taken in the mouth?
egestion
ingestion
secretion
absorption
What is the name of the whole passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus during digestion?
digestive tube
digestive system
alimentary organs
alimentary canal
How does food move down the alimentary canal?
respiration
peristalsis
gravity
pushed down by water
What is the name of the enzyme found in saliva?
pepsin
protease
amylase
maltose
What is the main function of the oesophagus?
secrete enzymes to digest food
move food down to the stomach
crush food into smaller pieces
absorb food
Which enzyme is involved in digesting food in the stomach?
pepsin
maltose
amylase
lipase
Which shows small, soluble food substances that can be absorbed?
maltose, polypeptides, glycerol
maltose, amino acids, fatty acids
glucose, protein, fatty acids
glucose, amino acids, glycerol
Which are accessory organs associated with the alimentary canal?
colon
liver
pancreas
gall bladder
