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G7 Food & Digestion Quiz 2
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1 Which type of food is NOT digested before being absorbed by the body?
- AA carbohydrate
- BB fat
- CC protein
- DD water
2The diagram shows the human alimentary canal.
In which structure is most glucose absorbed into the blood?
- AA
- BB
- CC
- DD
3The diagram shows some of the organs of the human body.
In which organs does the digestion of proteins take place?
- AA Organs P and Q
- BB Organs P and R
- CC Organs Q and R
- DD Organs Q and S
4Which organ produces amylase?
- AA gall bladder
- BB liver
- CC oesophagus
- DD pancreas
5The diagram shows a large food molecule changing into smaller molecules.
What is process X?
- AA absorption
- BB chewing
- CC digestion
- DD secretion
6The diagram shows part of the alimentary canal and associated organs.
Which structures secrete enzymes that digest proteins?
- AA parts T and U
- BB parts U and V
- CC parts V and W
- DD parts W and T
7The graph shows pH changes in the mouth after eating.
Why is it a good idea to brush teeth after eating?
- AA Acidic conditions help bacteria to grow.
- BB Acids dissolve tooth enamel.
- CC Alkaline conditions help bacteria to grow.
- DD Alkalis dissolve tooth enamel.
8The diagram shows a piece of small intestine during peristalsis.
What is happening at X?
- AA circular muscles contracted; longitudinal muscles contracted.
- BB circular muscles contracted; longitudinal muscles relaxed.
- CC circular muscles relaxed; longitudinal muscles contracted.
- DD circular muscles relaxed; longitudinal muscles relaxed.
9 Poor nutrition can lead to a condition called rickets in which bones fail to develop properly.
The table shows some minerals and vitamins present in four foods.
Which food would be best for a child who has rickets?
- AA
- BB
- CC
- DD
10 Why does chewing food speed up digestion?
- AA Bacteria in the food are killed.
- BB Food is mixed with protease.
- CC The surface area of the food is increased.
- DD he taste of food is improved.
11A person ate food X. Food X was not affected by enzymes until it reached the duodenum.
What was in food X?- AA fat
- BB mineral ion
- CC protein
- DD starch
12The diagram shows the teeth of the lower jaw of a human.
Which tooth is an incisor?
- AA
- BB
- CC
- DD
13 What is the function of the anus?
- AA assimilation
- BB digestion
- CC egestion
- DD excretion
14The diagram shows the four types of human tooth.
Which teeth are used for cutting rather than grinding food?
- AA 1 and 2
- BB 2 and 3
- CC 3 and 4
- DD 4 and 1
15What is the result of a diet lacking iron?
- AA bleeding gums
- BB poor wound healing
- CC reduced number of red blood cells
- DD weak bones and teeth
16A child decided to eat only meat, oily fish, cheese and bread, and drink only water.
Which nutrient would be in low levels in this diet?- AA calcium
- BB iron
- CC vitamin C
- DD vitamin D
17A person has bleeding gums.
This could be caused by a lack of which nutrient?- AA calcium
- BB iron
- CC vitamin C
- DD vitamin D
18The table shows the main contents of four meals.
Which meal will be the most effective at preventing constipation?
- AA
- BB
- CC
- DD
19The activity of lipase is measured in four parts of the gut.
Which part has the most lipase activity?- AA colon
- BB duodenum
- CC oesophagus
- DD stomach
20 Which type of tooth is used for crushing food?
- AA
- BB
- CC
- DD
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