Life Science: Human Body Systems, Book D

Chapter 2: Nutrients and Digestion

Nutrients and Digestion

1
Which of these is part of the digestive tract?
A)the bladder
B)the pancreas
C)the nose
D)the esophagus
2
What food group is at the top of the food pyramid?
A)bread and cereal
B)meat and beans
C)fats, oils, and sweets
D)vegetables and fruit
3
Why are fats important to your body?
A)They help your body get rid of vitamins.
B)They provide energy.
C)They are essential amino acids.
D)Their energy cannot be stored for later use.
4
What occurs when you chew food with your teeth?
A)mechanical digestion
B)homeostasis
C)peristalsis
D)chemical digestion
5
In which organ would you find the duodenum?
A)the esophagus
B)the kidneys
C)the small intestine
D)the mouth
6
Which of these is an organic nutrient?
A)phosphorus
B)calcium
C)water
D)proteins
7
Which vitamin does your body make when your skin is exposed to sunlight?
A)vitamin B
B)vitamin K
C)vitamin D
D)vitamin A
8
Which digestive tract organ absorbs water from undigested food?
A)the epiglottis
B)the pancreas
C)the large intestine
D)the stomach
9
What is the shape of your stomach when empty?
A)a sausage
B)a fist
C)a funnel
D)a tube
10
Which of these is a simple carbohydrate?
A)cheese
B)honey
C)meat
D)pasta
11
Which of these is an accessory organ to the digestive system?
A)the small intestine
B)the stomach
C)the rectum
D)the salivary glands
12
What does your body need to maintain a steady internal temperature?
A)chyme
B)energy
C)bacteria
D)teeth
13
What covers your windpipe to prevent food from entering it?
A)the gallbladder
B)the duodenum
C)the stomach
D)the epiglottis
14
Which of these can be found in the stomach?
A)hydrochloric acid
B)lipids
C)amylase
D)wastes
15
Which of these foods provides all of the essential amino acids your body needs?
A)apples
B)pasta
C)peas
D)eggs
16
Which of these is an inorganic nutrient?
A)vitamin D
B)carbohydrate
C)water
D)pasta
17
Which food group contains yogurt and cheese?
A)fats
B)fruit
C)milk
D)bread and cereal
18
Bananas and nuts are a source of what mineral?
A)phosphorus
B)potassium
C)iron
D)iodine
19
Which of these is true?
A)Lipids provide essential amino acids.
B)Lipids keep your digestive system running smoothly.
C)Lipids help cushion your internal organs.
D)Lipids are inorganic nutrients.
20
What are the building blocks of protein?
A)copper
B)amino acids
C)carbohydrates
D)vegetable oil
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