Digestion Quiz
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What pushes food from the mouth to the stomach?
A. Stomach
B. Gall bladder
C. Esophagus
Number 2 is pointing to the…
A. Esophagus
B. Stomach
C. Small intestine
D. Anus
The opening at the end of the digestive system where solid waste comes out is the…
A. rectum
B. anus
C. mouth
D. large intestine
Number 3 is pointing to the…
A. Small intestine
B. Rectum
C. Large intestine
D. Stomach
Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fats
C. Proteins
D. vitamins
The correct order of parts labelled 2,3,7,8
A. Oesophagus,stomach,pancreas,liver
B. Oesophagus,stomach,liver,pancreas
C. Oesophagus,pancreas,stomach,liver
D. Oesophagus,pancreas,liver,stomach
Why are fats important in the diet?
A. to help us grow
B. to keep us warm
C. to give us energy and for insulation
D. to give us energy
What stores bile?
A. Colon
B. Gall Bladder
C. Small Intestine
What churns food and breaks it down further using strong acids?
A. Stomach
B. Salivary glands
C. Liver
What begins the process of mechanical breakdown?
A. the mouth
B. the esophagus
C. the pancreas
What produces the bile used to break down fats?
A. Liver
B. Large Intestine
C. Mouth
What is a balanced diet?
A. Eating all the nutrients in the same amount
B. Eating the different nutrients in the correct amounts
C. Eating a variety of foods in the same amounts
D. Eating whatever you like
Which of the following is NOT part of the digestive tract? (Hint: Identify the secondary organ.)
A. Mouth
B. Esophagus
C. Small Intestine
D. Liver
The process of which food enters the alimentary canal through the mouth is called
A. digestion
B. ingestion
C. absorption
What individual characteristics are most important in determining how much nutrients a person needs in a daily diet?
A. gender, age, weight, physical activity level
B. gender, hunger, age, weight
C. age, physical activity level, weight, trainer
D. age, physical activity level, gender, calories
Why is calcium important in the diet?
A. for healthy muscles
B. for strong teeth and bones
C. for strong hair and nails
D. for healthy eyes
Which of these foods are good sources of vitamins and minerals?
A. fruit and veg
B. pasta and bread
C. milk and eggs
D. beans and pulses
Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?
A. Carbohydrate
B. Fats
C. Protein
D. Vitamin
What is an important part of the digestive system?
A. Heart
B. Lungs
C. Stomach
D. Kidneys
What is the difference between the small and large intestine?
A. The small intestine is shorter
B. The large intestine is skinnier
C. The small intestine is skinnier and longer
D. The large intestine is longer
What is kwashiorkor caused by?
A. Severe malnutrition
B. Overnutrition
C. Junk food
Protein is needed in the diet for…
A. growth only
B. repair and energy
C. growth and repair
D. energy and growth
The chewing and grinding of food into smaller pieces is an example of…
A. Mechanical Digestion
B. Chemical Digestion
What causes rickets?
A. Vitamin A Deficiency
B. Vitamin C deficiency
C. Vitamin D deficiency
Nutrients from digested food are absorbed in which digestive organ?
A. Small Intestine
B. Stomach
C. Large Intestine
D. Gallbladder
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