WorksheetsUrinary and Digestive System Review
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 36mins
What is the function of the digestive system?
Absorbs nutrients from food
Eliminates waste from the body
Pumps blood throughout the body
Controls body temperature
Which of the following is NOT a component of the digestive system?
Liver
Gallbladder
Lungs
Pancreas
What is the purpose of the outer layer (serous layer) of the GI tract?
Protects the GI tract
Contracts and expands to move food
Contains various vessels, glands, and nerves
Secretes mucus and digestive enzymes
What is the function of peristalsis in the digestive system?
Breaks down proteins, sugars, and fats
Protects the tissues of the canal
Moves food along the GI tract
Absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream
Which layer of the GI tract contains loose connective tissue and various vessels, glands, and nerves?
Serous layer
Muscle layer
Submucosa
Mucosa
What is the function of the mucosa layer in the GI tract?
Protects the GI tract
Contracts and expands to move food
Contains various vessels, glands, and nerves
Secretes mucus and digestive enzymes
What is the process called when food is chewed by the teeth?
Peristalsis
Mastication
Digestion
Absorption
What is the purpose of the epiglottis in the digestive system?
Secrete saliva to break down food
Cover the trachea when swallowing food
Contract and close the entrance to the stomach
Mix food with gastric juice in the stomach
What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?
Mixes food with gastric juice
Absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream
Connects the throat with the stomach
Stores bile until it is needed for digestion
What is the role of pepsin in the stomach?
Breaks down proteins
Absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream
Stores glucose and certain vitamins
Secretes bile for digestion
Where does absorption of nutrients primarily occur in the digestive system?
Mouth
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
What is the function of the large intestine in the digestive system?
Absorbs water and necessary substances
Secretes bile for digestion
Stores glucose and certain vitamins
Breaks down proteins, sugars, and fats
What is the main function of the liver in the digestive system?
Absorbs nutrients from food
Eliminates waste from the body
Secretes bile for digestion
Stores glucose and certain vitamins
What is the purpose of the gallbladder in the digestive system?
Absorbs nutrients from food
Eliminates waste from the body
Stores bile for digestion
Secretes pancreatic juice into the small intestine
What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
Absorbs nutrients from food
Eliminates waste from the body
Secretes bile for digestion
Secretes pancreatic juice into the small intestine
What are the two forms of carbohydrates?
Simple Carbohydrates and Complex Carbohydrates
Simple Sugars and Starchy Food
Fruit and Vegetables
Rice and Bread
Which type of carbohydrates raise blood sugar levels quickly?
Simple Carbohydrates
Complex Carbohydrates
Fruit and Vegetables
Starchy Food
What is the glycemic index (GI) used for?
Ranking carbohydrate-containing foods by their effect on blood sugar levels
Determining the color and consistency of stool
Checking for hidden blood and fat in stool
Measuring the pH of stool
Which category of GI foods should be chosen most often?
Low GI (55 or less)
Medium GI (56-69)
High GI (70 or more)
Complex Carbohydrates
What are the benefits of a low GI diet?
Decrease risk of type 2 diabetes and its complications
Decrease risk of heart disease and stroke
Feel full longer
All of the above
What can a stool test check for?
Bleeding inside the gastrointestinal tract
Infection from bacteria, viruses or parasites
Digestive problems such as malabsorption
All of the above
What is included in the laboratory analysis of a stool sample?
Microscopic examination
Chemical tests
Microbiologic tests
All of the above
What is checked in a stool sample?
Colour, consistency, amount, shape, odour, and presence of mucus
Hidden (occult) blood, fat, meat fibres, bile, white blood cells, and sugars
pH of the stool
All of the above
What do we want to ensure from a stool sample?
Normal results
Abnormal results
Presence of bacteria
Presence of viruses
Where can you find simple sugars?
Fruit, vegetables, and milk
Processed foods
Whole grains and rice
Bread and pastries
What are complex carbohydrates?
Long chains of sugar that take a long time to break down
Simple sugars found in fruit and vegetables
Starchy food like bread and cake
Foods that increase blood sugar quickly
Which type of GI foods should be chosen least often?
Low GI (55 or less)
Medium GI (56-69)
High GI (70 or more)
Complex Carbohydrates
What is the purpose of checking for hidden blood in a stool sample?
To detect bleeding inside the gastrointestinal tract
To determine the color and consistency of stool
To measure the pH of the stool
To check for infection
What is the purpose of checking for fat in a stool sample?
To detect malabsorption of certain sugars, fats or nutrients
To determine the color and consistency of stool
To measure the pH of the stool
To check for infection
What is the purpose of checking for sugars in a stool sample?
To detect malabsorption of certain sugars, fats or nutrients
To determine the color and consistency of stool
To measure the pH of the stool
To check for infection
What is the condition that causes inflammation of the appendix?
Gastroenteritis
Choking
Appendicitis
Constipation
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of both the stomach and the small intestine?
Gastroenteritis
Ulcers
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
What can cause choking?
Talking
Chewing food completely
Eating big pieces of food
All of the above
What causes constipation?
Not eating enough fiber
Not drinking enough water
Eating lots of dairy
All of the above
What is the condition characterized by loose and watery stools?
Vomiting
Ulcers
Diarrhea
Appendicitis
What is the process of emptying the stomach contents through the mouth called?
Vomiting
Choking
Constipation
Gastroenteritis
What causes ulcers?
Bacterial infection
Long term medication use
Smoking
All of the above
What is the inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation of the digestive tract?
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Appendicitis
Gastroenteritis
What is the condition that causes inflammation and ulcers in the large intestine?
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Constipation
Diarrhea
What is the treatment for ulcers?
Medications that block acid production
Antacids that neutralize stomach acid
Medications that protect the lining of the stomach and small intestine
All of the above
What are the symptoms of Crohn's disease?
Abdominal pain
Severe diarrhea
Fatigue
All of the above
What is the cause of Crohn's disease?
Unknown
Immune system
Heredity
All of the above
What is the condition that can cause life threatening complications and affects the large intestine?
Ulcerative Colitis
Appendicitis
Gastroenteritis
Constipation
What is the condition that occurs when the colon absorbs too much water?
Constipation
Diarrhea
Choking
Ulcers
What can cause gastroenteritis?
Virus
Bacteria in contaminated food or water
Flu
All of the above
What are the main components of the urinary system?
Liver, stomach, intestines, lungs
Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
Heart, brain, muscles, bones
Skin, eyes, ears, nose
What is the function of the kidneys?
Forming urine for excretion and retaining substances the body needs
Digesting food and absorbing nutrients
Pumping blood to all parts of the body
Producing hormones for growth and development
How much blood do average adult kidneys filter daily?
100 liters
500 liters
1,000 liters
1,608 liters
What is the function of the ureters?
Take urine from the pelvis to the bladder
Filter impurities from the blood
Store urine that is excreted by the body
Excrete urine through the urethra
What is the function of the urinary bladder?
Regulates water in the body
Removes waste from the blood
Stores urine that is excreted by the body
Stimulates red bone marrow to create red blood cells
How much urine can the bladder hold?
1/2 cup
1 cup
1 1/2 cups
2 cups
What happens when the bladder is stretched?
The urge to urinate is stimulated
The bladder walls stretch to hold more urine
The kidneys stop producing urine
The bladder pumps urine into the urethra
Through which structure is urine excreted?
Kidneys
Ureters
Urinary bladder
Urethra
What does the urinary system regulate?
Body temperature
Blood sugar levels
Water in the body
Muscle coordination
What is the role of the urinary system in maintaining homeostasis?
Regulating body temperature
Removing waste from the blood
Stimulating red blood cell production
Maintaining stability or a healthy state
What is the function of the glomerulus?
Filtering impurities from the blood
Pumping blood to the kidneys
Producing urine
Reabsorbing substances into the blood
What is the function of the nephron?
Filtering impurities from the blood
Taking urine from the pelvis to the bladder
Storing urine that is excreted by the body
Excreting urine through the urethra
What is the purpose of the renal artery?
To filter impurities from the blood
To pump blood to the kidneys
To take urine from the pelvis to the bladder
To excrete urine through the urethra
Where are the ureters located?
What is a common symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Frequent urination
Decreased urination
Painful urination
No urination
Where do urinary tract infections (UTIs) most commonly occur?
Bladder
Kidneys
Urethra
Liver
What are kidney stones made of?
Calcium oxalate
Uric acid
Sodium chloride
Potassium nitrate
What causes gout?
Excess uric acid
Excess calcium
Excess glucose
Excess sodium
What is kidney failure?
When kidneys stop filtering waste
When kidneys produce excess urine
When kidneys become enlarged
When kidneys lose their ability to store urine
What is the purpose of dialysis?
To substitute for non-functioning kidneys
To remove kidney stones
To prevent urinary tract infections
To increase urine production
When is a urinalysis usually done?
Prior to surgery
During pregnancy
As part of a routine medical exam
All of the above
What can affect the results of a urinalysis?
Medications and supplements
Illegal drugs
Eating before the test
All of the above
What is examined in a microscopic urinalysis?
Red and white blood cells
Crystals
Infectious bacteria or yeasts
All of the above
What can abnormally high levels of protein in urine indicate?
Kidney issues
Diabetes
Heart conditions
All of the above
