Biology Quiz 12/13 Digestive System Basics

Question 1

What is the most common unit for measuring food energy?

Accepted Answer

Calories

Question 2

Which food group forms the base of the food pyramid?

Accepted Answer

Grains

Question 3

What is the main function of the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

Absorb nutrients

Question 4

True or false: Fats are converted into amino acids.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Which nutrient is the main energy source?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Question 6

What is the purpose of the alimentary canal?

Accepted Answer

Aid digestion

Question 7

True or false: The mouth is the beginning of digestion.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

What is the sticky digestive juice called?

Accepted Answer

Saliva

Question 9

What is the process of breaking down food called?

Accepted Answer

Digestion

Question 10

Which organ aids in digestion but is not part of the canal?

Accepted Answer

Pancreas

Question 11

Which organ is NOT part of the alimentary canal?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Question 12

What is the main role of enzymes in digestion?

Accepted Answer

Speed up reactions

Question 13

What do carbohydrates convert into?

Accepted Answer

Simple sugars

Question 14

What is glycogen?

Accepted Answer

Stored glucose

Question 15

Which layer is NOT part of the alimentary canal?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial

Question 16

What is the term for the elimination of wastes?

Accepted Answer

Excretion

Question 17

How many amino acids can our body not produce?

Accepted Answer

8-10

Questions 17