Organisation and the Digestive System Quiz
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. Which of the following is an example of an organ?
A. Heart
B. Blood
C. epithelium
D. Cell
. Where is amylase produced?
A. In the stomach
B. In the pancreas
C. In the liver
D. In the kidneys
. What is a tissue?
A. A group of similar cells that perform a specific function
B. A single cell
C. A group of organs that perform a specific function
D. A group of organ systems that perform a specific function
. Which enzyme catalyses the reaction of lipids into fatty acids and glycerol?
A. Lipase
B. Amylase
C. Protease
D. Cellulase
. Lipases are produced in:
A. stomach
B. pancreas
C. liver
D. large intestine
. The function of the liver in digestion is to:
A. produce bile to help digest fats
B. absorb nutrients into the bloodstream
C. break down carbohydrates into glucose
D. neutralize stomach acid
. The effect of pH on enzyme activity is:
A. Enzymes work best at a specific pH.
B. Enzymes are not affected by pH.
C. Enzymes work best at high pH levels.
D. Enzymes work best at low pH levels.
. The function of lipases is to:
A. break down proteins
B. synthesize carbohydrates
C. break down fats
D. synthesize nucleic acids
. Which of the following enzymes are produced in the pancreas?
A. Amylase, Lipase, and Trypsin
B. Pepsin, Amylase, and Lipase
C. Trypsin, Pepsin, and Maltase
D. Lipase, Maltase, and Pepsin
. An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform one or more functions. Which of the following is an example of an organ system?
A. The digestive system
B. A single muscle
C. A bone
D. A nerve cell
. The function of proteases is to:
A. break down proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids
B. synthesize proteins from amino acids
C. transport proteins across cell membranes
D. store proteins for later use
. The role of the small intestine in digestion is to:
A. absorb nutrients and minerals from food
B. absorb water
C. produce bile
D. store waste products
. Which of the following is an example of a tissue?
A. Liver
B. Stomach
C. Digestive system
D. Muscle
. Which of the following are key terms related to enzymes and the digestive system?
A. Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids
B. Amylase, Protease, Lipase
C. Photosynthesis, Chlorophyll, Stomata
D. Nucleus, Mitochondria, Ribosome
. Enzymes are:
A. Proteins that act as biological catalysts
B. Lipids that store energy
C. Carbohydrates that provide energy
D. Nucleic acids that store genetic information
