Download Digestion Unit Test

Digestion Unit Test
Multiple Choice Questions (2 points per question)
1. What is the part of the digestive tract that connects the
mouth and the stomach?
A.Tongue
B.Throat
C.Epiglottis
D.Esophagus
2. What is the correct order for the parts of the small
intestine?
A.Jejunum, Ileum, Duodenum
B.Ileum, Duodenum, Jejunum
C.Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum
D.Duodenum, Ileum, Jejunum
3. What is the first part of the large intestine that
connects to the small intestine?
A.Cecum
B.Ascending Colon
C.Transverse Colon
D.Sigmoid Colon
4. In the stomach, which of the following occurs?
A.The bolus mixes with gastric juices
B.Peristaltic waves churn the bolus
C.Chyme is formed
D.All of the above
5. Which part of the urinary system holds urine before
removal from the body?
A.Kidneys
B.Ureters
C.Bladder
D.Urethra
6. This accessory organ produces bile which specifically
absorbs fats.
A.Appendix
B.Liver
C.Pancreas
D.Teeth
7. This part of the digestive system is responsible for the
absorption of water and salts.
A.Mouth
B.Stomach
C.Small Intestine
D.Large Intestine
8. The pancreas is an accessory organ which produces
insulin. If the insulin production is not working properly a
person may be diagnosed with this disorder.
A.Cirrhosis
B.Diabetes
C.Diverticulitis
D.Hiatal Hernia
9. This digestive disorder is caused by a virus that usually
appears within 12-24 hours after exposure to the virus
and lasts for about 1-3 days.
A.Crohn’s Disease
B.Flu
C.Gas
D.Heartburn
10.
Which of the following is a form of treatment for
eating disorders?
A.Antidepressants
B.Support Groups
C.Therapy
D.All of the above
Short Answer (2 points per blank)
Word Bank:
Pancreas
Gallbladder
Diverticulitis
Mechanical
Liver
Teeth
Villi
Appendicitis
Chyme
Appendix
Chemical
Kidney
11. ___________________ are the fingerlike projections
found in the intestines that catch and absorb nutrients.
12. ___________________ is the accessory organ that has
no known function and can be removed when an infection called
an __________________________ occurs.
13. __________________________ is an accessory organ
of the digestive system which stores bile until it is released
into the duodenum.
14. ___________________________ is the type of
digestion that occurs when acids, bases and enzymes mix with
the food to break it down.
15. __________________________ is the bean shaped
organ in the urinary system that filters waste from the blood
and produces urine.
Long Answer
16. In 3-4 sentences describe peristalsis and the role that
peristalsis plays in the digestive process. (4 points) Hint:
Remember the pantyhose and the tennis ball lab.
17. Compare and contrast the differences between anorexia
nervosa and bulimia in 3-4 sentences. To earn all 4 points you
must have at least 4 facts or examples to support your
answer. (4 points)