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3.01 Digestive System

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What role do saliva and digestive enzymes play in breaking down food?

a)

elimination of waste products

b)

absorption of nutrients

c)

chemical digestion

d)

physical digestion

2.

Weston presented in the emergency department with abdominal pain and nausea after eating a meal that was high in fat. His symptoms indicate which most likely diagnosis?

a)

gastroesophageal reflux

b)

gastroenteritis

c)

cholelithiasis

d)

hepatitis C

3.

Runners who eat pancakes and pasta before a race choose these foods because these foods provide extra energy from:

a)

A. carbohydrates.

b)

B. folic acid.

c)

C. proteins.

d)

D. iron.

4.

Weston feels an increase in stress related to completing graduation requirements and preparing for final exams. He could be at risk for developing:

a)

a peptic ulcer.

b)

constipation.

c)

cirrhosis.

d)

diarrhea.

5.

Which are the primary structures of the gastrointestinal tract that food passes through during the digestion process?

a)

larynx, stomach, gallbladder, small intestine, rectum

b)

pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon

c)

esophagus, stomach, liver, small intestine, rectum

d)

pharynx, trachea, stomach, small intestine, colon

6.

The digestive organ responsible for absorption of nutrients is the:

a)

large intestine.

b)

small intestine.

c)

pancreas.

d)

stomach.

7.

People who contract this viral infection are often unaware of symptoms and may become chronic carriers. What is the name of this asymptomatic disorder?

a)

gastroesophageal reflux

b)

gastroenteritis

c)

cholelithiasis

d)

hepatitis C

8.

The digestive prefix chole- means:

a)

bile.

b)

colon.

c)

cyst.

d)

green.

9.

The term gastro means:

a)

esophagus.

b)

gums.

c)

stomach.

d)

tongue.

10.

Which structure is located within the large intestine?

a)

descending colon

b)

duodenum

c)

jejunum

d)

ileum

11.

The term hepat means:

a)

bile.

b)

blood.

c)

liver.

d)

yellow.

12.

Ashton experiences pain and burning in the epigastric region when laying flat in bed after eating a meal. Ashton's condition improves when the head of the bed is raised. Ashton's most likely diagnosis is:

a)

gastroesophageal reflux.

b)

gastroenteritis.

c)

cholelithiasis.

d)

hepatitis B.

13.

Water absorption, bacterial action, fecal formation, and defecation are all functions of the:

a)

small intestine.

b)

large intestine.

c)

stomach.

d)

liver.

14.

Faith routinely takes ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication for minor aches and pains. She begins experiencing epigastric pain between meals and early in the morning. Her doctor explains that she has developed a sore in the lining of her stomach. What is Faith’s most likely diagnosis?

a)

irritable bowel syndrome

b)

gastroenteritis

c)

hiatal hernia

d)

peptic ulcer

15.

The digestive organ responsible for elimination of waste is the:

a)

large intestine.

b)

small intestine.

c)

pancreas.

d)

stomach.

16.

The digestive disorder that may occur if a person abuses alcohol or Tylenol is:

a)

cirrhosis.

b)

constipation.

c)

diarrhea.

d)

ulcers.

17.

Which digestive structure is responsible for the physical breakdown of food?

a)

salivary glands

b)

large intestine

c)

pharynx

d)

teeth

18.

Which condition is characterized by constipation or diarrhea, abdominal pain, and gas or bloating?

a)

irritable bowel syndrome

b)

peptic ulcer

c)

hepatitis

d)

cirrhosis

19.

The digestive system is also known as the:

a)

nutrient absorption system.

b)

alimentary canal.

c)

elimination canal.

d)

intestinal tract.

20.

After digestion of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins is completed, absorption of nutrients occurs in the:

a)

large intestine.

b)

small intestine.

c)

stomach.

d)

liver.

21.
Bile is made by which digestive organ?
a)
Gallbladder
b)
Stomach
c)
Rectum
d)
Liver
22.
Number 2 is pointing to the...
a)
Esophagus
b)
Stomach
c)
Small intestine
d)
Anus
23.
Number 3 is pointing to the...
a)
Small intestine
b)
Rectum
c)
Large intestine
d)
Stomach
24.
Where does digestion begin?
a)
mouth
b)
esophagus
c)
stomach
d)
intestines
25.
Which digestive organ makes digestive juices to help the small intestine absorb nutrients?
a)
Liver
b)
Gallbladder
c)
Pancreas
d)
Esophagus