Biology: The Dynamics of Life, California Edition

Chapter 35: The Digestive and Endocrine Systems

The Digestive and Endocrine Systems

1.
Which part of the body connects the mouth and the stomach?
A)the esophagus
B)the uvula
C)the villi
D)the trachea
2.
Where is bile that is produced in the liver stored?
A)in the diaphragm
B)in the hepatic duct
C)in the gallbladder
D)in the small intestine
3.
Which of these helps the body manage stress?
A)adrenal glands
B)ovaries
C)parathyroid glands
D)hypothalamus
4.
Which of these enzymes begins the chemical digestion process of proteins in food?
A)monosaccharides
B)pancreas
C)pepsin
D)dentin
5.
When the hypothalamus detects that a person's body is becoming dehydrated, it stimulates the pituitary gland to release __________.
A)human growth hormone
B)glucagon
C)antidiuretic hormone
D)adrenaline
6.
Which of these is NOT a complex carbohydrate?
A)cereal
B)bread
C)strawberries
D)rice
7.
After nutrients have been absorbed, indigestible food material goes to __________.
A)the villi
B)the bile duct
C)the tonsils
D)the large intestine
8.
The human body needs 20 __________ to perform protein synthesis.
A)fats
B)simple carbohydrates
C)Calories
D)amino acids
9.
Which portion of the human brain connects the endocrine and nervous systems?
A)the cerebellum
B)the hypothalamus
C)the medulla oblongata
D)the cerebrum
10.
A person's level of physical activity affects their __________.
A)teeth and bone formation
B)water solubility
C)nerve activity
D)metabolic rate
11.
__________ prevents food from entering the respiratory tract when a person swallows.
A)The liver
B)The duodenum
C)The epiglottis
D)The diaphragm
12.
Which of these is a fat-soluble vitamin?
A)biotin
B)vitamin D
C)vitamin B6
D)niacin
13.
Calcitonin is secreted by __________.
A)the thyroid gland
B)the pituitary gland
C)the testes gland
D)the adrenal gland
14.
<a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=gif::::/sites/dl/free/0078665809/181857/ch35_0_a.gif','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif"> (4.0K)</a>
This diagram shows the control pathway of human growth hormone (hGH) in the blood. Which of these stimulates the liver to convert glycogen into glucose?
A)hypothalamus
B)liver
C)hGH
D)pituitary gland
15.
Which mineral is responsible for formation of hemoglobin?
A)calcium
B)potassium
C)iron
D)magnesium
Glencoe Online Learning CenterScience HomeProduct InfoSite MapContact Us

The McGraw-Hill CompaniesGlencoe

Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before you explore our Web site. To report a technical problem with this Web site, please contact the Web Producer.