Question 1

Involuntary muscle contractions which move a bolus through the gastrointestinal tract are called

Accepted Answer

peristalsis

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mastication

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chyme

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defecation

Question 2

Hydrochloric acid is secreted in the

Accepted Answer

stomach

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large intestine

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small intestine

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oesophagus

Question 3

Most nutrient absorption occurs in the ________________ .

Accepted Answer

small intestines

Answer

mouth

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large intestines

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stomach

Question 4

Identify the organ that produces bile.

Accepted Answer

liver

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large intestines

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gall bladder

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pancreas

Question 5

Which of the following converts starch into maltose?

Accepted Answer

salivary amylase

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maltase

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sucrase

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lactase

Question 6

Protein is broken down into ______________ before they are asborbed into the small intestines.

Accepted Answer

amino acids

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hydrochloric

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fatty acids

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citric acid

Question 7

____________ in the pancreatic and intestinal juice completes the digestion of fats.

Accepted Answer

Lipase

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Pepsin

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Renin

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Amylase

Question 8

Which of the following is the correct order for the major parts of the gastrointestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

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mouth, small intestine, stomach, oesophagus, large intestine

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oesophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, mouth

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mouth, stomach, oesophagus, large intestine, small intestine

Question 9

The physical & chemical breakdown of food is called?

Accepted Answer

Digestion

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Swallowing

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Excretion

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Absorption

Question 10

Another name for the Large Intestine?

Accepted Answer

Colon

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Pancreas

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Really big intestine

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Massive

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