Species diversity
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- Q1Which of the following best describes species diversity?The amount of genetic variation within a speciesThe variety of different species in an ecosystemThe number of individuals in a populationThe rate at which new species are formed30s
- Q2Which organ produces bile to aid in digestion?LiverPancreasSmall intestineGallbladder30s
- Q3What is the main function of the small intestine in the digestive system?Secretion of digestive enzymesElimination of wasteAbsorption of nutrientsStorage of food30s
- Q4What is the name of the ring-like muscle that regulates the release of food from the stomach to the small intestine?Pyloric sphincterCardiac sphincterAnal sphincterEsophageal sphincter30s
- Q5What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?Absorbing nutrientsBreaking down food and killing bacteriaProducing enzymesStoring food temporarily30s
- Q6What is the name of the long, tube-like organ that connects the mouth to the stomach?PharynxBronchusEsophagusTrachea30s
- Q7Which organ produces insulin?PancreasSpleenLiverGallbladder30s
- Q8What is the muscular sac that stores and releases bile into the small intestine?LiverSpleenGallbladderPancreas30s
- Q9What is the role of the large intestine in the digestive system?Absorbing water and eliminating wasteProducing enzymesStoring food temporarilyBreaking down food and absorbing nutrients30s
- Q10What is the name of the enzyme found in saliva that helps to break down carbohydrates?PepsinTrypsinAmylaseLipase30s
- Q11What is peristalsis?The storage of bile in the gallbladderMuscular contractions that move food through the digestive systemThe absorption of nutrients in the small intestineThe release of digestive enzymes30s
- Q12What is the primary function of the small intestine?Storage of bileAbsorption of nutrientsProduction of enzymesElimination of waste30s
- Q13What is the function of the gallbladder?Secretion of insulinStorage and release of bileFormation of fecesProduction of stomach acid30s
- Q14What is the main role of the large intestine in digestion?Absorption of nutrientsProduction of bileDigestion of proteinsReabsorption of water and elimination of waste30s
- Q15What is the function of the enzyme amylase in digestion?Absorption of fatsBreakdown of carbohydratesElimination of wasteDigestion of proteins30s