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HS20 - Unit 10 - Digestive System Review

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary use of carbohydrates in the body?

a)

Making proteins

b)

Storing energy

c)

Making energy

d)

Forming membranes

2.

Which enzyme in the mouth breaks down carbohydrates into sugars?

a)

Lipase

b)

Amylase

c)

Protease

d)

Pepsin

3.

What is the pH range maintained in the mouth?

a)

3.0 to 4.0

b)

5.0 to 6.0

c)

6.5 to 7.5

d)

8.0 to 9.0

4.

What is the role of the epiglottis during swallowing?

a)

Breaks down fats

b)

Covers the trachea

c)

Produces saliva

d)

Absorbs water

5.

What is the role of teeth in digestion?

a)

Absorb nutrients

b)

Break food into smaller pieces

c)

Produce enzymes

d)

Store energy

6.

What is the primary use of vitamins and minerals in the body?

a)

Making energy

b)

Storing energy

c)

Many useful functions around the body

d)

Forming membranes

7.

What happens to food molecules in the digestive system?

a)

They are absorbed whole

b)

They are broken down and absorbed at different locations

c)

They are stored for later use

d)

They are converted into water

8.

What is the first short segment of the small intestine called?

a)

Ileum

b)

Jejunum

c)

Duodenum

d)

Colon

9.

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

a)

Absorb nutrients

b)

Reabsorb water

c)

Digest proteins

d)

Produce bile

10.

What are gastrointestinal ulcers also known as?

a)

Peptic ulcers

b)

Duodenal ulcers

c)

Gastric ulcers

d)

Esophageal ulcers

11.

What was previously thought to cause gastrointestinal ulcers?

a)

Bacterial infections

b)

Stress and spicy food

c)

Viral infections

d)

Poor diet

12.

What is cirrhosis usually caused by?

a)

Viral infections

b)

Poor nutrition and excessive alcohol consumption

c)

Bacterial infections

d)

Genetic disorders

13.

What is a sign of liver problems?

a)

Jaundice

b)

Nausea

c)

Diarrhea

d)

Vomiting

14.

What is Crohn’s disease aggravated by?

a)

Dairy and sugar

b)

Spicy or greasy food, whole grains, caffeine, and alcohol

c)

Salt and fat

d)

Protein and fiber

15.

What type of disease is diabetes classified as?

a)

Cardiovascular disease

b)

Endocrine and digestive disease

c)

Respiratory disease

d)

Neurological disease

16.
Name this structure
a)
spleen
b)
gall bladder
c)
pancreas
d)
jejunum
17.
What  does not occur here?
a)
mechanical digestion
b)
chemical digestion
c)
absorption
d)
all occur here
18.

Proteins break down to:

a)

fatty acids

b)

nucleic acids

c)

amino acids

d)

hydrochloric acids

19.

What is this organ (the one in red)?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Kidney

c)

Liver

d)

Stomach

20.

Indicate the locations where physical digestion occurs?

21.

What is the function of the microvolli of the small intestine?

a)

aid in complete digestion of proteins

b)

increase physical digestion of all macromolecules

c)

speed up chemical reactions

d)

increase absorption of monomers

22.

What is the main function of the liver in the digestive system?

a)

Absorbs nutrients from food

b)

Eliminates waste from the body

c)

Secretes bile for digestion

d)

Stores glucose and certain vitamins

23.

What is the purpose of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

a)

Absorbs nutrients from food

b)

Eliminates waste from the body

c)

Stores bile for digestion

d)

Secretes pancreatic juice into the small intestine

24.

What is the function of the digestive system?

a)

Absorbs nutrients from food

b)

Eliminates waste from the body

c)

Pumps blood throughout the body

d)

Controls body temperature

25.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the digestive system?

a)

Liver

b)

Gallbladder

c)

Lungs

d)

Pancreas

26.

What is the function of peristalsis in the digestive system?

a)

Breaks down proteins, sugars, and fats

b)

Protects the tissues of the canal

c)

Moves food along the GI tract

d)

Absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream

27.

What is the function of the mucosa layer in the GI tract?

a)

Protects the GI tract

b)

Contracts and expands to move food

c)

Contains various vessels, glands, and nerves

d)

Secretes mucus and digestive enzymes

28.

What is the process called when food is chewed by the teeth?

a)

Peristalsis

b)

Mastication

c)

Digestion

d)

Absorption

29.

What is the purpose of the epiglottis in the digestive system?

a)

Secrete saliva to break down food

b)

Cover the trachea when swallowing food

c)

Contract and close the entrance to the stomach

d)

Mix food with gastric juice in the stomach

30.

What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?

a)

Mixes food with gastric juice

b)

Absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream

c)

Connects the throat with the stomach

d)

Stores bile until it is needed for digestion

31.

What is the role of pepsin in the stomach?

a)

Breaks down proteins

b)

Absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream

c)

Stores glucose and certain vitamins

d)

Secretes bile for digestion

32.

Where does absorption of nutrients primarily occur in the digestive system?

a)

Mouth

b)

Stomach

c)

Small intestine

d)

Large intestine

33.

What is the function of the large intestine in the digestive system?

a)

Absorbs water and necessary substances

b)

Secretes bile for digestion

c)

Stores glucose and certain vitamins

d)

Breaks down proteins, sugars, and fats

34.

What is the main function of the liver in the digestive system?

a)

Absorbs nutrients from food

b)

Eliminates waste from the body

c)

Secretes bile for digestion

d)

Stores glucose and certain vitamins

35.

What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system?

a)

Absorbs nutrients from food

b)

Eliminates waste from the body

c)

Secretes bile for digestion

d)

Secretes pancreatic juice into the small intestine

36.

Which is true regarding pepsin?

a)

Activated in the small intestine by HCl

b)

Activated by bicarbonate in the small intestine

c)

Activated by HCl in the stomach

d)

Activated by bicarbonate in the stomach

37.

What enzyme(s) are involved in digestion of carbohydrates?

a)

salivary amylase

b)

pancreatic amylase

c)

pepsin

d)

trypsin

e)

lipase

38.

What enzyme(s) are involved in digestion of proteins?

a)

salivary amylase

b)

pancreatic amylase

c)

pepsin

d)

trypsin

e)

lipase

39.

What enzyme(s) are involved in digestion of lipids?

a)

salivary amylase

b)

pancreatic amylase

c)

pepsin

d)

trypsin

e)

lipase

40.

Which is/are true regarding digestion in the mouth?

a)

first site of protein digestion by salivary amylase

b)

first site of carbohydrate digestion by salivary amylase

c)

first site of protein digestion by pepsin

d)

first site of carbohydrate digestion by pepsin

41.

Which is/are true regarding digestion in the stomach?

a)

first site of protein digestion by salivary amylase

b)

first site of carbohydrate digestion by salivary amylase

c)

first site of protein digestion by pepsin

d)

first site of carbohydrate digestion by pepsin

42.

Which is/are true regarding digestion in the small intestine?

a)

complete digestion of proteins by pepsin

b)

digestion of carbohydrates by pancreatic amylase

c)

digestion of some peptides by trypsin

d)

first site of digestion of lipids by lipase

43.

Which of the following is/are true for the large intestine?

a)

absorbs water

b)

absorbs monosaccharides

c)

absorbs amino acids

d)

absorbs lipds

e)

absorbs bile salts

44.

What are these structures call that are found on the lining of the small intestine?

a)

Cilia

b)

Villi

c)

Sphincter

d)

Duodenum

45.

What are the functions of the digestive system?

a)

digestion, absorption, elimination

b)

ingestion, congestion, elimination

c)

congestion, digestion, elimination

46.

Where does most absorption of nutrients take place?

a)

Stomach

b)

Small intestine

c)

Large intestine

d)

Gall bladder

47.

Where is bile produced?

a)

Kidney

b)

Pancreas

c)

Liver

d)

Small intestine

48.

Which organ churns food and uses acid and enzymes to break down food?

a)

stomach

b)

esophagus

c)

mouth

d)

epiglottis

49.

What is the function of the teeth and tongue

a)

chemical digestion

b)

break down food

c)

mechanical digestion

d)

they only chew food

50.

Enzymes in your saliva help break down food, this is an example of ...

a)

Mechanical digestion

b)

Chemical digestion

51.

This organ absorbs water from digested food

a)

small intestine

b)

stomach

c)

villi

d)

large intestine

52.

This organ produces several enzymes that chemically break down food and regulate blood sugar, food does not pass through this organ

a)

liver

b)

pancreas

c)

gall bladder

d)

stomach

53.
What stores bile?
a)
Colon
b)
Gall Bladder
c)
Small Intestine
54.

The muscular tube that moves food from the pharynx to the stomach?

a)

esophagus

b)

small intestine

c)

stomach

d)

mouth

55.
If the liver is not functioning properly, what would most likely be the result?
a)
food would not be able to move into the small intestsine
b)
fats would not be digested
c)
water would not be absored
d)
it would not affect digestion
56.

Which of the following answers correctly sequences the pathway food takes from the beginning to end?

a)

mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

b)

mouth, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine

c)

mouth, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine

d)

mouth, stomach, esophagus, large intestine, small intestine

57.

The mouth carries out

a)

mechanical digestion

b)

chemical digestion

c)

mechanical and chemical digestion

d)

No digestion

58.

Which of the following helps digest carbohydrates in the mouth...

a)

salivary amylase

b)

lysozymes

c)

mucin

d)

bolus

59.
Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea? 
a)
larynx
b)
soft palate
c)
pharynx
d)
epiglottis
60.

Which disorder causes chronic inflammation of the colon?

a)

Gastritis

b)

Ulcerative colitis

c)

Crohn's disease

d)

Diverticulitis

61.

Which disorder is characterized by the inability to properly digest lactose?

a)

Dairy deficiency

b)

Lactose intolerance

c)

Milk disorder

d)

Cheese sensitivity

62.

What are two possible disease that can occur from the process of the digestive system?

a)

diarrhea

b)

cancer

c)

irritable bowel syndrome

d)

bowel irritable syndrome

63.

This ailment refers to the sores in the linings of the stomach or small intestine.

a)

Appendicitis

b)

Ulcer

c)

Diarrhea

d)

Gallstone

64.

______ is the watery liquid that begins to chemically break down food in your mouth.

a)

salivary glands

b)

saliva

c)

mucus

d)

water

65.

A medical term referring to the Inflammation of the GI tract, usually the stomach and the intestines

a)

Gastroenteritis

b)

Colic

c)

Foreign Body

d)

Intussusception

66.

Appendicitis is the _________ of the appendix.

a)

Enlargement

b)

Inflammation

c)

Burning

d)

Control

67.

What causes appendicitis to occur?

a)

Buildup of acid by the appendix

b)

Acidic environments of the appendix

c)

Buildup of germs and bacteria in the appendix

d)

Buildup of feces in the appendix

68.

Diarrhea is caused by pathogens.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

The purpose of the diarrhea is to ______.

a)

Allow the harmful organisms to stop moving through the body.

b)

Quickly expel the harmful bacteria from the gut..

c)

Slow down the growth of the harmful organisms in the body.

d)

Slow down the movement of the harmful organisms in the gut.

70.

In diarrhea, why is the feces watery?

a)

Very little water is absorbed in the small intestine

b)

Very little water is absorbed in the large intestine

c)

Much water is absorbed in the small intestine

d)

Much water is absorbed in the large intestine

71.

A sore caused by excess acid in the stomach wearing away the stomach lining.

a)

Appendicitis

b)

Heartburn

c)

Ulcer

d)

Indigestion

72.

Appendicitis is the _________ of the appendix.

a)

Enlargement

b)

Inflammation

c)

Burning

d)

Control

73.

What causes appendicitis to occur?

a)

Buildup of acid by the appendix

b)

Acidic environments of the appendix

c)

Buildup of germs and bacteria in the appendix

d)

Buildup of feces in the appendix

74.

What is the treatment for appendicitis?

a)

Surgical removal

b)

Medication to stop infection

c)

Antacids to neutralize area

d)

Intake of fibre

75.

What is Crohn's disease?

a)

Caused by allergy to gluten

b)

An inflammatory bowel disorder

c)

A curable digestive disease

d)

Another name for stomach ache

76.

Which system if mainly affected by Crohn's disease?

a)

Skeletal system

b)

Lymphatic system

c)

Immune system

d)

Digestive system

77.

What causes Crohn's disease?

a)

Lack of Vitamin D

b)

Lack of Water intake

c)

Cause is unknown

d)

Inflammation of the bowel

78.

Knowing the treatments for celiac disease, you would suggest the following patient teachings for your celiac patient:

a)

There is a cure and we will refer you to a GI specialist

b)

Gluten will help your digestive system, be sure to have a diet that includes wheat

c)

You don't need to check ingredients in food

d)

Gluten free diet and education about triggers, signs & symptoms and how to manage an exacerbation

79.

Which food has gluten in it?

a)

eggs

b)

cereal

c)

meat

d)

beans

80.

What is one of the symptoms for celiac disease?

a)

bloating

b)

fever

c)

pain when swallowing

d)

red and white tonsils

81.

What is the purpose of the villi? (select all that apply)

a)

increase the surface area

b)

chemically break down food

c)

absorb nutrients into the bloodstream

d)

mechanically break down food

82.

What causes celiac disease?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Gluten

c)

Glucose

d)

None of the above

83.

Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?

a)

Stomach

b)

Small intestine

c)

Large intestine

d)

Esophagus

84.

What is the primary function of bile in digestion?

a)

Emulsifies fats

b)

Absorbs nutrients

c)

Breaks down proteins

d)

Neutralizes stomach acid

85.

Which organ produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels?

a)

Liver

b)

Stomach

c)

Pancreas

d)

Gallbladder

86.

What is the primary function of the pancreas in digestion?

a)

Produces bile

b)

Secretes digestive enzymes

c)

Absorbs nutrients

d)

Stores vitamins

87.

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for nutrient absorption?

a)

Small intestine

b)

Esophagus

c)

Large intestine

d)

Stomach

88.

What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

a)

Neutralizes stomach pH

b)

Breaks down carbohydrates

c)

Absorbs water

d)

Activates pepsinogen to pepsin

89.

What is the primary function of bile in the digestive system?

a)

Neutralizes stomach acid

b)

Absorbs carbohydrates

c)

Emulsifies fats

d)

Breaks down proteins

90.

Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?

a)

Stomach

b)

Large intestine

c)

Small intestine

d)

Esophagus

91.

What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

a)

Neutralizes bile

b)

Absorbs nutrients

c)

Activates digestive enzymes

d)

Produces insulin

92.

What is chyme?

a)

A type of enzyme

b)

A semi-liquid mixture of partially digested food and gastric juices

c)

A section of the small intestine

d)

A type of sugar

93.

What is the function of the duodenum?

a)

Absorbs water

b)

Produces bile

c)

Adds enzymes and bile to chyme

d)

Stores nutrients

94.

What happens in the stomach?

a)

The villi absorbs the nutrients

b)

The food breaks into chunks and the chyme gets formed

c)

This is where egestions starts

d)

The chewed becomes into bolus

95.

An abnormal yellowing of the skin that usually signifies a liver disorder in which excess bile pigments accumulate in the blood and deposit in the tissues -

a)

freckles & Mole

b)

aura

c)

jaundice

d)

melanin

96.

What do you need less mass of than other nutrients?

a)
Vitamins and minerals
b)

Lipids

c)
Proteins
d)
Carbohydrates

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