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CHAPTER 35
Digestive and Endocrine Systems
Part A: Multiple Choice
In the space at the left, write the letter of the term or phrase that best completes each statement
or answers each question.
1. Which is an example of chemical digestion?
A. breaking down food with saliva
B. chewing food to break it down
C. churning food in small intestine
D. excreting undigested food as waste
2. Which digestive system structure contains the enzyme pepsin?
A. esophagus
B. large intestine
C. small intestine
D. stomach
3. Reading nutrition labels is especially helpful for
A. assessing vitamin needs.
B. counting amino acid types.
C. monitoring total fat intake.
D. setting daily calorie goals.
4. Which is the primary function of the colon?
A. absorbing nutrients from chyme
B. absorbing water from chyme
C. completing chemical digestion
D. completing mechanical digestion
Part B: Matching
Matching Set 1 Write the letter of the correct digestive system structure on the line next to its
description. Answers may be used only once.
1. contains strong acids for breaking down foods
A. large intestine
2. completes the chemical digestion of food
B. small intestine
3. converts indigestible food into feces
C. stomach
Matching Set 2 Write the letter of the correct nutrient on the line next to its description.
Answers may be used only once.
4. includes sugars such as glucose and sucrose
A. carbohydrate
5. found in large quantities in animal products
B. fat
6. stores energy and transports some vitamins
C. mineral
7. examples include iron and calcium
D. protein
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Part C: Interpreting Drawings
Use Figure 1 to respond to the following statement.
1. Identify the organs labeled A, B, and C in the drawing.
A.
B.
C.
Use Figure 2 to respond to the following statement.
2. Identify the structure labeled A in the drawing.
Part D: Short Answer
Write your response to each statement in the space provided.
1. Explain the three main functions of the digestive system.
2. Contrast mechanical and chemical digestion
in the mouth. Use the term amylase in your answer.
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Part E: Concept Application
Write your response to each statement in the space provided.
1 Infer the effect of a malfunctioning pancreas on glucose levels in the body. Include
the terms insulin and glycogen in your answer.
2. Summarize the chemical digestion that occurs in the digestive system. Include where Carbohydrates,
Proteins and Lipids are broken down.
3. Critique A person who is on a diet to lose weight decides to count the total grams
of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins he or she ingests instead of counting calories.
He or she decides not to distinguish between these three nutrients. Critique this
person’s decision.
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