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BJU Health Chapter 5

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Digestion begins in the stomach, the first organ of the digestive system.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Food moves downward through the gastrointestinal tract by gravity.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Having the right mix of good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract benefits health.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Both the kidneys and the urinary bladder filter waste products from the blood.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Doctors can use dialysis to remove waste and excess fluid when the kidneys stop working.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

During digestion, most of the water is absorbed in the _______.

a)

Large intestine

b)

Stomach

c)

Esophagus

d)

Mouth

7.

The kidneys filter waste from the blood, using structures called _______.

a)

Nephrons

b)

Alveoli

c)

Axons

d)

Villi

8.

What does it mean to "eat the rainbow"?

a)

Eat foods of different colors

b)

Eat only fruits

c)

Eat only vegetables

d)

Eat foods with artificial colors

9.

What is the result of a person’s urinary system not working properly?

a)

Buildup of waste and excess fluid

b)

Increased energy levels

c)

Improved digestion

d)

Enhanced muscle growth

10.

Saliva begins the digestive process and is involved in _________.

a)

chemical digestion

b)

mechanical digestion

c)

peristaltic digestion

d)

physical digestion

11.

Which of the following is a solid structure associated with the digestive system?

a)

kidney

b)

liver

c)

rectum

d)

stomach

12.

The thick liquid that moves through the small intestine is called _________.

a)

bolus

b)

chyme

c)

gall

d)

sluice

13.

Which accessory organ stores and concentrates bile before releasing it into the small intestine?

a)

gallbladder

b)

liver

c)

pancreas

d)

salivary gland

14.

The health of our digestive system is often called our _________.

a)

bile health

b)

chyme health

c)

dietary health

d)

gut health

15.

Healthy, or good, bacteria that help you fight off bad bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract are called _________.

a)

bile

b)

chyme

c)

prebiotics

d)

probiotics

16.

Different types of fiber that bacteria use as an energy source and that contribute to digestive health are called _________.

a)

bile

b)

chyme

c)

prebiotics

d)

probiotics

17.

Which of the following is a good source of fiber used as an energy source by bacteria in a person's digestive system?

a)

garlic

b)

kombucha

c)

sauerkraut

d)

yogurt

18.

What is the term for a disease caused by improperly stored, processed, or cooked food?

a)

blood-borne pathogen

b)

dietary sickness

c)

foodborne illness

d)

gastrointestinal distress

19.

Which of the following can prevent cross contamination?

a)

Cook foods thoroughly, using a food thermometer.

b)

Keep cooked and raw foods separated.

c)

Keep refrigerators and freezers at the proper temperatures.

d)

Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

20.

What is the process for removing excess water and waste from the body?

a)

digestion

b)

evacuation

c)

excretion

d)

waste management

21.

As the kidneys filter the blood, they remove waste and excess water, producing _______.

a)

urine

b)

bile

c)

sweat

d)

saliva

22.

The process of removing waste and excess water from a person's blood by using a machine is called _______.

a)

dialysis

b)

transfusion

c)

filtration

d)

respiration

23.

Which of the following could be a sign of kidney problems?

a)

dehydration

b)

excessive hunger

c)

pink urine

d)

rapid weight loss

24.

What is the process of removing an organ from a donor to replace a recipient’s failed organ?

a)

organ engineering

b)

organ gifting

c)

organ transfer

d)

organ transplantation