G7 Food & Digestion Quiz 2

Which type of food is NOT digested before being absorbed by the body?

The diagram shows the human alimentary canal. In which structure is most glucose absorbed into the blood?

The diagram shows some of the organs of the human body. In which organs does the digestion of proteins take place?

Which organ produces amylase?

The diagram shows a large food molecule changing into smaller molecules. What is process X?

The diagram shows part of the alimentary canal and associated organs. Which structures secrete enzymes that digest proteins?

The graph shows pH changes in the mouth after eating. Why is it a good idea to brush teeth after eating?

The diagram shows a piece of small intestine during peristalsis. What is happening at X?

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?

Why does chewing food speed up digestion?

A person ate food X. Food X was not affected by enzymes until it reached the duodenum. What was in food X?

The diagram shows the teeth of the lower jaw of a human. Which tooth is an incisor?

What is the function of the anus?

The diagram shows the four types of human tooth. Which teeth are used for cutting rather than grinding food?

What is the result of a diet lacking iron?

A 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?

A person has bleeding gums. This could be caused by a lack of which nutrient?

The table shows the main contents of four meals. Which meal will be the most effective at preventing constipation?

The activity of lipase is measured in four parts of the gut. Which part has the most lipase activity?

Which type of tooth is used for crushing food?