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Digestion/Nutrition

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

body system that breaks down food and absorbs nutrients

a)

digestive system

b)

mouth

c)

mechanical digestion

2.

physical breakdown of food

a)

chemical digestion

b)

esophagus

c)

mechanical digestion

3.

breaking down food with enzymes

a)

chemical digestion

b)

esophagus

c)

peristalsis

4.

tube connecting the mouth to the stomach

a)

stomach

b)

esophagus

c)

peristalsis

5.

waves of muscle contractions (squeezing)

a)

stomach

b)

small intestine

c)

peristalsis

6.

large muscular sac that continues the mechanical and chemical digestion of food

a)

stomach

b)

small intestine

c)

liver

7.

Digestive organ where most chemical digestion and absorption of food takes place

a)

pancreas

b)

small intestine

c)

liver

8.

produces bile to break up fat particles

a)

pancreas

b)

large intestine

c)

liver

9.

produces enzymes for the small intestine that help break down starches, proteins, and fats

a)

pancreas

b)

large intestine

c)

liver

10.

absorbs water into bloodstream

a)

gall bladder

b)

large intestine

c)

liver

11.

organ that stores bile

a)

gall bladder

b)

large intestine

c)

liver

12.

What is the digestive system?

a)

A system to take out the bad stuff that's in your body

b)

A system where a certain group of organs work together to convert food into energy to feed the body

c)

A system where certain organs in the body digest the food you eat

d)

A system that the organs in the stomach make food for the body to digest.

13.

Where does the digestive system start?

a)

The liver

b)

The throat

c)

The stomach

d)

The mouth

14.

What does the small intestine do?

a)

reabsorbs the water after the process of the system.

b)

Absorbs most of the end of the nutrients and minerals from where the food takes place.

c)

keeps the stomach in balance for when the system starts.

d)

Absorbs most of the food that's left from the process.

15.

Which is the esophagus?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

16.

Which parts of the diagram is the small and large intestine?

a)

A~ small intestine

E~ large intestine

b)

D~ small intestine

E~ large intestine

c)

C~ large intestine

B~ small intestine

d)

A~ large intestine

C~ small intestine

e)

E~ small intestine

D~ large intestine

17.
The purpose of carbohydrates is:
a)
to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
b)
to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
c)
to provide the body with energy.
d)
to help us get a good night's rest.
18.
Grains are a good source of...
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Water
19.
Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Water
d)
Minerals
20.

Proteins ...

a)

Help our body to grow

b)

Provide energy

c)

Cereal and Rice are examples

21.
What measures energy in food?
a)
Calories
b)
Ruler
c)
Thermometer
d)
Food label
22.
Which of the following are proteins?
a)
arugula
b)
Strawberries
c)
tortilla
d)
Beans, eggs, chicken
23.

Chewing food into smaller pieces.

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

24.

Saliva breaking down carbohydrates.

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

25.

Enzymes break down food nutrients.

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

26.

Your stomach mixes acid and enzymes with the food to break down protein in the pizza.

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

27.

Enzymes break down starch into simple sugars.

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

28.

The walls of your stomach contract to turn the food from a solid to a thick liquid.

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

29.
smaller pieces
a)
physical
b)
chemical
30.
smaller molecules
a)
physical
b)
chemical
31.

Which of the following is the LEAST complex level of organization?

a)

Tissue

b)

Organism

c)

Cell

d)

Organ

32.

Which of the following is the MOST complex level of organization?

a)

Organism

b)

Organ System

c)

Cell

d)

Tissue

33.

What is a group of different tissues working together to perform a function?

a)

Cells

b)

Atom

c)

Tissue

d)

Organ

34.

What is the smallest unit of life?

a)

Proton

b)

Cell

c)

Bacteria

d)

Electron

35.

What is a group of several organs working together to perform a function?

a)

Organ System

b)

Cell

c)

Atom

d)

Organ

36.

What is a group of similar cells that perform a function?

a)

Cell

b)

Tissue

c)

Organ

d)

Organ System

37.

The _____ is the first part of the digestive system.

a)

large intestine

b)

stomach

c)

mouth

38.

The intestines take the _____ from the food.

a)

nutrients

b)

tongue

c)

teeth

39.
The chewing and grinding of food into smaller pieces is an example of...
a)
Mechanical Digestion
b)
Chemical Digestion
40.
Enzymes (chemicals) in your saliva help break down food while chewing.  This is...
a)
Mechanical digestion
b)
Chemical digestion
41.

The stomach:

a)

Does chemical digestion only

b)

Does mechanical digestion only

c)

Does both chemical and mechanical digestion

d)

Starts the chemical digestion of starchy foods

42.
Which substance is produced by the liver to break down fats?
a)
bile
b)
bowel
c)
gastric juices
d)
saliva
43.

List in order from simplest to must complex.

a)

organism, cell, tissue, organ, organ system

b)

cell, organ, tissue, organ system, organism

c)

tissue, cell, organ, organ system, organism

d)

cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

44.

Name this organ

a)

small intestines

b)

esophagus

c)

large intestines

d)

stomach

45.

Name this organ

a)

small intestines

b)

stomach

c)

esophagus

d)

large intestines

46.

Name this organ

a)

small intestines

b)

large intestines

c)

esophagus

d)

stomach

47.

Name this organ

a)

mouth

b)

stomach

c)

large intestines

d)

small intestines

48.

The main function of the digestive system is...

a)

removes wastes from the body

b)

takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide

c)

breaks down food and nutrients for the body

d)

transports nutrients, oxygen, and carbon dioxide throughout the body

49.

Mechanical digestion speeds up chemical digestion.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Where in the body would Hydrochloric Acid be found?

a)

Mouth

b)

Esophagus

c)

Liver

d)

Stomach

51.

Which of the following correctly lists all 7 food nutrients?

a)

water, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, fiber

b)

water, carbon dioxide, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals

c)

water, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, hydrochloric acid

d)

water, amylase, proteins, lipids, pepsin, minerals

52.
What 3 letters do enzymes typically end in?
a)
-ose
b)
-ase
c)
-ese
d)
-tic
53.

This nutrient is the main fuel for our bodies

a)

carbohydrates

b)

protein

c)

fat

d)

calories

54.

This nutrient is neccesary for building muscle and blood

a)

carbohydrates

b)

protein

c)

fat

d)

fiber

55.

Most junior high kids need about this many calories a day

a)

2000

b)

5000-5500

c)

1600-1800

d)

1400