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Y8 -Food and digestion
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Formative Generation Completed!
Formative Generation Completed!
Question 1
1.
What is the main function of the stomach in digestion?
Stomach breaks down food
Stomach absorbs nutrients
Stomach stores food
Stomach removes waste products
Question 2
2.
The pancreas releases insulin into the blood to balance sugar levels
True
False
Question 3
3.
Which of these nutrients are digested by the body?
Proteins
Fibers
Fats
Vitamins
Question 4
4.
What organ is the site of most nutrient absorption?
Stomach
Pancreas
Liver
Small intestine
Question 5
5.
The digestion of carbohydrates begins in the mouth.
True
False
Question 6
6.
What role does the liver play in digestion?
Breaks down fat molecules
Absorbs nutrients
Breaks down toxins
All of the above
Question 7
7.
Foods rich in fiber are digested completely by the body.
True
False
Question 8
8.
Which below are functions of the digestive system?
Absorption
Ingestion
Excretion
Growth
Question 9
9.
The enzyme lipase breaks down what type of nutrient?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Question 10
10.
The small intestine is shorter than the large intestine.
True
False
Question 11
11.
What is the main role of the colon in digestion?
Absorbs remaining water
Absorbs nutrients
Stores waste material
All of the above
Question 12
12.
The digestion of which nutrients begins in the stomach?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Fats
Question 13
13.
What enzyme found in saliva begins the digestion of carbohydrates?
Amylase
Peptidase
Lipase
Lactase
Question 14
14.
Enzymes play a critical role in the digestive process.
True
False
Question 15
15.
Which types of foods are beneficial for a healthy digestive system?
High-fat foods
High fiber foods
Processed foods
Fresh fruits and vegetables