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Digestive System and Nutrition Review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fact: One of these is not a macronutrient. Which one is it?

a)

calcium

b)

protein

c)

carbohydrate

d)

fat

2.

What is the acidic fluid that leaves the stomach after it has been thoroughly interrogated?

a)

Bolus

b)

Chyme

c)

Hydrochloric acid

d)

Enzymes

3.

Fact: In the wild world of digestion, what do you call the ball-like mixture of food and saliva that forms in your mouth?

a)

Peristalsis

b)

Mucus

c)

Epiglottis

d)

Bolus

4.

Question: What do proteins break down into? Hint: It's not bears.

a)

fatty acids

b)

nucleic acids

c)

amino acids

d)

hydrochloric acids

5.

Identify this organ, which is crucial for digestion and insulin production. Fact: It's not a vegetable.

a)

spleen

b)

gall bladder

c)

pancreas

d)

jejunum

6.

Fact: The liver, much like a factory, produces a crucial substance. What is it?

a)

bile

b)

ptyalin

c)

hydrochloric acid

7.

Fact: The place where digestion begins is as important as the Schrute family beet farm. Identify it.

a)

Stomach

b)

Small Inestine

c)

Mouth

d)

Liver

8.

Fact: When you eat a beet, and it gets broken down by enzymes or acid, that's called __________ digestion.

a)

Chemical

b)

Mental

c)

Emotional

d)

Mechanical

9.

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.

a)

Chemical

b)

Mental

c)

Emotional

d)

Mechanical

10.

Question: What is the muscular tube that, much like a Schrute beet delivery system, transports food from the pharynx to the stomach?

a)

Uvula

b)

Esophagus

c)

Palate

d)

Salivary glands

11.

Question: What type of fats do nuts and avocados contain? Hint: It's the kind that won't clog your arteries. Fact.

a)

LDL

b)

Cholesterol

c)

Unsaturated

d)

Saturated

12.

Fact: This substance, found mostly in animal products, is a major contributor to heart disease. Identify it.

a)

protein

b)

HDL

c)

magnesium

d)

saturated fat

13.

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?

a)

unsaturated

b)

simple

c)

fiber

d)

cholesterol

14.

Fact: The major site for nutrient absorption is the __________. False: It's the large intestine.

a)

large intestine

b)

small intestine

c)

mouth

d)

stomach

15.

Fact: The liver is the factory of bile, and the gallbladder is its warehouse. Where is bile produced and stored?

a)

Liver ; Gallbladder

b)

Gallbladder; liver

c)

Bladder; Liver

d)

Liver; intestines

16.

Fact: In the stomach, two substances are always present. Identify them.

a)

Hydrogen peroxide and pepsin

b)

Hydrochloric acid and hydrogen peroxide

c)

Hydrochloric acid and pepsin

d)

Amylase and pepsin

17.

What are the two types of carbohydrates, you ask? Simple: simple and complex. Fact.

a)

simple and complex

b)

complete and incomplete

c)

water soluble and fat soluble

d)

mechanical and chemical

18.

What are the 3 types of fats, according to Dwight Schrute's survival guide?

a)

simple, complex and fiber

b)

trans, unsaturated and saturated

c)

vitamin A, B and C

d)

carbs, fats and protein

19.

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?

a)

Protein

b)

Fats

c)

Water

d)

Minerals

20.

What are the 3 essential tasks of the digestive system, according to Dwight Schrute?

a)

provide minerals

b)

break down

c)

absorb

d)

eliminate waste

21.

Fact: The main role of this nutrient is to build and repair body cells and tissues. Which one is it?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

protein

d)

vitamins

22.

Fact: The acid in your stomach is so strong it can dissolve metal. How does your stomach avoid self-destruction?

a)

our stomachs are coated with a layer of mucus that protects its from the acid

b)

our stomachs are made of a special tissue that is resistant to acid

c)

our stomachs regenerate faster than the acids ability to break down tissue

d)

because it the stomach is basic

23.

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?

a)

Large Intestine

b)

Small Intestine

c)

Appendix

d)

Pharynx

24.

Fact: When you break down food using enzymes or acid, you are engaging in __________ digestion. Question: What kind of digestion is that?

a)

Chemical

b)

Mental

c)

Emotional

d)

Mechanical

25.

What is the fluid in your mouth that acts like a ninja, silently breaking down food?

a)

pepsin

b)

pepsi

c)

saliva

d)

salty

26.

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?

a)

Mechanical Digestion

b)

Chemical Digestion

27.

Fact: In the stomach, what type of digestion occurs? Choose wisely.

a)

mechanical

b)

chemical

c)

both mechanical and chemical

28.

What are the functions of Pancreas?

a)

Helps in digestion and regulating blood pressure

b)

Helps in digestion and regulating blood sugar

c)

Helps in blood sugar regulation and produces insulin

d)

Helps in blood sugar regulation and produces glucagon

29.

Fact: What parts of the digestive system are shown in this picture? Identify them, if you dare.

a)

Liver

b)

Stomach

c)

Gallbladder

d)

Pancreas

e)

Duodenum

30.

Fact: The gallbladder is an accessory organ of digestion. Question: Is this true or false?

a)

True

b)

False

31.

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.

a)

Bolus

b)

Peristalsis

c)

Ulcer

d)

Amylase

32.

What does saliva do, according to Dwight Schrute's survival guide?

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.

33.

Fact: In the office, which enzyme is the assistant regional manager of breaking down starch in your mouth?

a)

Salivary amylase

b)

Lysozymes

c)

Mucin

d)

Bolus

34.

Fact: The highlighted organ is the?

a)

Liver

b)

Large intestine

c)

Small intestine

d)

Stomach

35.

Fact: The first segment of the small intestines is known as the?

a)

Ileum
Ileum

b)

Jejunum

c)

Duodenum

36.

Fact: The pancreas is the assistant regional manager of insulin production in the body. Which organ is responsible for this crucial task?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Kidney

c)

Gall Bladder

d)

Spleen

37.

Which food, much like the mighty beet, contains carbohydrates?

a)

Fish

b)

Pasta

c)

Egg

d)

Carrot

38.

Fact: In the grand scheme of human existence, which nutrient is the MAIN source of energy for our bodies?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Water

d)

Minerals

39.

Fact: This food contains starches. How much, you ask?

a)

53g

b)

4g

c)

6g

d)

43g

40.

Fact: When you eat this food, how many grams of carbohydrates are delivered to your cells?

a)

53g

b)

49g

c)

6g

d)

43g