WorksheetsDigestive System and Nutrition Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 13mins
Fact: One of these is not a macronutrient. Which one is it?
calcium
protein
carbohydrate
fat
What is the acidic fluid that leaves the stomach after it has been thoroughly interrogated?
Bolus
Chyme
Hydrochloric acid
Enzymes
Fact: In the wild world of digestion, what do you call the ball-like mixture of food and saliva that forms in your mouth?
Peristalsis
Mucus
Epiglottis
Bolus
Question: What do proteins break down into? Hint: It's not bears.
fatty acids
nucleic acids
amino acids
hydrochloric acids
Identify this organ, which is crucial for digestion and insulin production. Fact: It's not a vegetable.
spleen
gall bladder
pancreas
jejunum
Fact: The liver, much like a factory, produces a crucial substance. What is it?
bile
ptyalin
hydrochloric acid
Fact: The place where digestion begins is as important as the Schrute family beet farm. Identify it.
Stomach
Small Inestine
Mouth
Liver
Fact: When you eat a beet, and it gets broken down by enzymes or acid, that's called __________ digestion.
Chemical
Mental
Emotional
Mechanical
Fact: When you chew, mix, and churn food, you are engaging in __________ digestion. It's like being the assistant regional manager of your own stomach.
Chemical
Mental
Emotional
Mechanical
Question: What is the muscular tube that, much like a Schrute beet delivery system, transports food from the pharynx to the stomach?
Uvula
Esophagus
Palate
Salivary glands
Question: What type of fats do nuts and avocados contain? Hint: It's the kind that won't clog your arteries. Fact.
LDL
Cholesterol
Unsaturated
Saturated
Fact: This substance, found mostly in animal products, is a major contributor to heart disease. Identify it.
protein
HDL
magnesium
saturated fat
Fact: This carbohydrate is like a security guard for your digestive system, keeping things in order and making sure you don't feel hungry too soon. What is it?
unsaturated
simple
fiber
cholesterol
Fact: The major site for nutrient absorption is the __________. False: It's the large intestine.
large intestine
small intestine
mouth
stomach
Fact: The liver is the factory of bile, and the gallbladder is its warehouse. Where is bile produced and stored?
Liver ; Gallbladder
Gallbladder; liver
Bladder; Liver
Liver; intestines
Fact: In the stomach, two substances are always present. Identify them.
Hydrogen peroxide and pepsin
Hydrochloric acid and hydrogen peroxide
Hydrochloric acid and pepsin
Amylase and pepsin
What are the two types of carbohydrates, you ask? Simple: simple and complex. Fact.
simple and complex
complete and incomplete
water soluble and fat soluble
mechanical and chemical
What are the 3 types of fats, according to Dwight Schrute's survival guide?
simple, complex and fiber
trans, unsaturated and saturated
vitamin A, B and C
carbs, fats and protein
Fact: Carbohydrates are the primary fuel for the body. Question: What is the secondary fuel source for the body, if you want to survive like a Schrute?
Protein
Fats
Water
Minerals
What are the 3 essential tasks of the digestive system, according to Dwight Schrute?
provide minerals
break down
absorb
eliminate waste
Fact: The main role of this nutrient is to build and repair body cells and tissues. Which one is it?
carbohydrates
fats
protein
vitamins
Fact: The acid in your stomach is so strong it can dissolve metal. How does your stomach avoid self-destruction?
our stomachs are coated with a layer of mucus that protects its from the acid
our stomachs are made of a special tissue that is resistant to acid
our stomachs regenerate faster than the acids ability to break down tissue
because it the stomach is basic
Fact: The last section of the digestive system is like the final stop on a train ride. Which part absorbs water and sends the rest packing?
Large Intestine
Small Intestine
Appendix
Pharynx
Fact: When you break down food using enzymes or acid, you are engaging in __________ digestion. Question: What kind of digestion is that?
Chemical
Mental
Emotional
Mechanical
What is the fluid in your mouth that acts like a ninja, silently breaking down food?
pepsin
pepsi
saliva
salty
Fact: The act of chewing and grinding food into smaller pieces is akin to a bear preparing its meal in the wild. What is this an example of?
Mechanical Digestion
Chemical Digestion
Fact: In the stomach, what type of digestion occurs? Choose wisely.
mechanical
chemical
both mechanical and chemical
What are the functions of Pancreas?
Helps in digestion and regulating blood pressure
Helps in digestion and regulating blood sugar
Helps in blood sugar regulation and produces insulin
Helps in blood sugar regulation and produces glucagon
Fact: What parts of the digestive system are shown in this picture? Identify them, if you dare.
Liver
Stomach
Gallbladder
Pancreas
Duodenum
Fact: The gallbladder is an accessory organ of digestion. Question: Is this true or false?
True
False
Question: What is it called when your body uses its smooth muscles to move food through the alimentary canal, starting with swallowing? Hint: It's not a bear attack.
Bolus
Peristalsis
Ulcer
Amylase
What does saliva do, according to Dwight Schrute's survival guide?
Chemically digests food in the mouth.
Chemically digests food in the stomach
Protects the stomach from digesting iteself
Absorbs nutrients from food so the body has energy.
Fact: In the office, which enzyme is the assistant regional manager of breaking down starch in your mouth?
Salivary amylase
Lysozymes
Mucin
Bolus
Fact: The highlighted organ is the?
Liver
Large intestine
Small intestine
Stomach
Fact: The first segment of the small intestines is known as the?
Ileum
Ileum
Jejunum
Duodenum
Fact: The pancreas is the assistant regional manager of insulin production in the body. Which organ is responsible for this crucial task?
Pancreas
Kidney
Gall Bladder
Spleen
Which food, much like the mighty beet, contains carbohydrates?
Fish
Pasta
Egg
Carrot
Fact: In the grand scheme of human existence, which nutrient is the MAIN source of energy for our bodies?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Water
Minerals
Fact: This food contains starches. How much, you ask?
53g
4g
6g
43g
Fact: When you eat this food, how many grams of carbohydrates are delivered to your cells?
53g
49g
6g
43g
