Glencoe Biology

Chapter 35: Digestive and Endocrine Systems

Chapter Test Practice-English

1
____ is broken down into fatty acids and glycerol.
A)Amylase
B)Protein
C)Fat
D)Pepsin
2
____ is released from the pancreas when blood glucose is high.
A)Glucagon
B)Insulin
C)Amylase
D)Pepsin
3
____ signals liver cells to produce glucose.
A)Pepsin
B)Insulin
C)Mucus
D)Glucagon
4
What type of digestion is shown here?

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A)cardiac
B)chemical
C)mechanical
D)enzyme
5
Amylase is an enzyme found in the ____ that begins chemical digestion.
A)liver
B)saliva
C)pancreas
D)stomach
6
The ____ is the end portion of the digestive tract.
A)large intestine
B)small intestine
C)gall bladder
D)stomach
7
The enzyme involved in protein digestion in the stomach is called ____.
A)bile
B)mucus
C)amylase
D)pepsin
8
The mineral iron is needed for making ____.
A)hemoglobin
B)fat
C)amylase
D)acid
9
What are the two classifications of hormones?
A)steroid and amino acid
B)endocrine and non-endocrine
C)enzyme and non-enzyme
D)acid and endocrine
10
What can be concluded from this MyPyramid Plan?

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A)More nutrients should be consumed from grains than meats.
B)More nutrients should be consumed from oils than vegetables.
C)Oils are not a necessary part of the diet.
D)Dairy is not a necessary part of the diet.
11
What happens after this amino acid cell and its receptor bind to DNA?

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A)The cell is destroyed.
B)Genes are activated.
C)The nucleus prevents gene activation.
D)The plasma membrane is destroyed.
12
What is broken down into sugars and absorbed into blood in the small intestine?
A)fats
B)proteins
C)carbohydrates
D)acids
13
What is the function of this structure?

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A)performs peristalsis
B)absorbs nutrients in small intestine
C)releases amylase
D)releases bile
14
Which hormone regulates calcium formation
A)amylase
B)glucagon
C)calcitonin
D)insulin
15
Why is it essential to eat proteins even though the body produces them?
A)Only digested proteins can function in cells.
B)The body only makes harmful proteins.
C)Proteins made in the body are not composed of amino acids.
D)The body makes only 12 of the 20 necessary amino acids.
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