Quiz On Digestive System & Nutrient Deficiency
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- 1.
A function of the digestive system in which food is broken down into small molecules and absorbed into the body- A.
Defecation
- B.
Digestion
- C.
Propulsion
- D.
Secretion
- 2.
Movement of food along the digestive tract is called __________.
- A.
Absorption
- B.
Ingestion
- C.
Propulsion
- D.
Secretion
- 3.
Accessory organs of the digestive system include the following except
- A.
Liver
- B.
Pancreas
- C.
Stomach
- D.
Teeth
- 4.
An organ which secretes bile and acts as storage of nutrients
- A.
Esophagus
- B.
Liver
- C.
Stomach
- D.
Tongue
- 5.
Bile plays an important role in the digestion of __________.
- A.
Carbohydrates
- B.
Lipids
- C.
Nucleic acids
- D.
Proteins
- 6.
An organ which receives waste materials from the large intestine and holds it until it is evacuated
- A.
Pancreas
- B.
Rectum
- C.
Small intestine
- D.
Stomach
- 7.
Type of digestive system in which there is only a single opening for the ingestion of food
- A.
Single digestive system
- B.
Complete digestive system
- C.
Multiple digestive system
- D.
Incomplete digestive system
- 8.
In the digestive system of frogs, cloaca has the following function.
- A.
Absorption of nutrients to be transmitted in the blood
- B.
Passage of food from the mouth
- C.
Secretion of enzymes used in digestion
- D.
Storage for solid wastes from the large intestine
- 9.
Type of digestive system that arthropods and chordates exhibit
- A.
Single digestive system
- B.
Complete digestive system
- C.
Multiple digestive system
- D.
Incomplete digestive system
- 10.
A digestive system found in poultry
- A.
Avian digestive system
- B.
Monogastric digestive system
- C.
Ruminant digestive system
- D.
Pseudo-ruminant digestive system
- 11.
A digestive system that has a large stomach divided into four compartments and found in cattle, sheep and goat
- A.
Avian digestive system
- B.
Monogastric digestive system
- C.
Ruminant digestive system
- D.
Pseudo-ruminant digestive system
- 12.
Function of pepsin as an enzyme in the stomach
- A.
Breaks protein into small peptides
- B.
Converts nucleic acids to nucleotides and nucleosides
- C.
Converts starch to simple soluble sugars
- D.
Degrades butter fat
- 13.
Ulcer is caused by bacterial infections or adverse side effects of medication that damages __________.
- A.
Salivary glands
- B.
Lining of the stomach
- C.
Muscles in the intestines
- D.
Esophagus
- 14.
Results in stomach acid backing up into the esophagus creating a burning sensation or sour taste in the mouth
- A.
Celiac disease
- B.
Diverticulitis
- C.
Heartburn
- D.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- 15.
Occurs when the body does not absorb the necessary amount of nutrients which can lead to a variety of health problems
- A.
Digestive diseases
- B.
Nutrient absorption
- C.
Digestive malfunction
- D.
Nutrient deficiency
- 16.
An element in the body needed to make red blood cells
- A.
Calcium
- B.
Fluorine
- C.
Iron
- D.
Potassium
- 17.
Nutrient needed for eye health and functioning as well as for strengthening the immune system against infection
- A.
Vitamin D
- B.
Niacin
- C.
Vitamin A
- D.
Folate
- 18.
An element in the body needed to develop strong bones and teeth
- A.
Oxygen
- B.
Manganese
- C.
Iron
- D.
Calcium
- 19.
Rice and bread are good sources of __________.
- A.
Vitamins and minerals
- B.
Proteins
- C.
Fats and oils
- D.
Carbohydrates
- 20.
The following are the significance of knowing the food pyramid except
- A.
Provides dietary guidance
- B.
Helps improve eating habits
- C.
Explains eating disorders and their treatments
- D.
Acts as reminder in getting the recommended food daily requirements
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