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WorksheetsBJU Health Chapter 5
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Digestion begins in the stomach, the first organ of the digestive system.
True
False
Food moves downward through the gastrointestinal tract by gravity.
True
False
Having the right mix of good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract benefits health.
True
False
Both the kidneys and the urinary bladder filter waste products from the blood.
True
False
Doctors can use dialysis to remove waste and excess fluid when the kidneys stop working.
True
False
During digestion, most of the water is absorbed in the _______.
Large intestine
Stomach
Esophagus
Mouth
The kidneys filter waste from the blood, using structures called _______.
Nephrons
Alveoli
Axons
Villi
What does it mean to "eat the rainbow"?
Eat foods of different colors
Eat only fruits
Eat only vegetables
Eat foods with artificial colors
What is the result of a person’s urinary system not working properly?
Buildup of waste and excess fluid
Increased energy levels
Improved digestion
Enhanced muscle growth
Saliva begins the digestive process and is involved in _________.
chemical digestion
mechanical digestion
peristaltic digestion
physical digestion
Which of the following is a solid structure associated with the digestive system?
kidney
liver
rectum
stomach
The thick liquid that moves through the small intestine is called _________.
bolus
chyme
gall
sluice
Which accessory organ stores and concentrates bile before releasing it into the small intestine?
gallbladder
liver
pancreas
salivary gland
The health of our digestive system is often called our _________.
bile health
chyme health
dietary health
gut health
Healthy, or good, bacteria that help you fight off bad bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract are called _________.
bile
chyme
prebiotics
probiotics
Different types of fiber that bacteria use as an energy source and that contribute to digestive health are called _________.
bile
chyme
prebiotics
probiotics
Which of the following is a good source of fiber used as an energy source by bacteria in a person's digestive system?
garlic
kombucha
sauerkraut
yogurt
What is the term for a disease caused by improperly stored, processed, or cooked food?
blood-borne pathogen
dietary sickness
foodborne illness
gastrointestinal distress
Which of the following can prevent cross contamination?
Cook foods thoroughly, using a food thermometer.
Keep cooked and raw foods separated.
Keep refrigerators and freezers at the proper temperatures.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
What is the process for removing excess water and waste from the body?
digestion
evacuation
excretion
waste management
As the kidneys filter the blood, they remove waste and excess water, producing _______.
urine
bile
sweat
saliva
The process of removing waste and excess water from a person's blood by using a machine is called _______.
dialysis
transfusion
filtration
respiration
Which of the following could be a sign of kidney problems?
dehydration
excessive hunger
pink urine
rapid weight loss
What is the process of removing an organ from a donor to replace a recipient’s failed organ?
organ engineering
organ gifting
organ transfer
organ transplantation
