Human Digestion

Question 1

Which of the following is in the correct order

Accepted Answer

Mastication, peristalsis, defecation

Question 2

What is another name for protease?

Accepted Answer

pepsin

Question 3

Hydrochloric acid is released from cells in the...

Accepted Answer

stomach

Question 4

Where does the digestive process begin?

Accepted Answer

mouth

Question 5

The sphincter between the oesophagus and stomach is called...?

Accepted Answer

Lower oesophageal sphincter

Question 6

True or False. An enzyme is a catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Which of the following is not and essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

Fibre

Question 8

What is the protective lining of the stomach made of?

Accepted Answer

Mucous

Question 9

Which is true of mastication?

Accepted Answer

increases the surface area of food

Question 10

The _________ nervous system division usually stimulates and promotes digestion

Accepted Answer

parasympathetic

Question 11

How long is an adults small intestine?

Accepted Answer

7m

Question 12

Where does most of the nutrient absorption take place?

Accepted Answer

small intestines

Question 13

What is the name of the first section of the small intestines?

Accepted Answer

duodenum

Question 14

What breaks down starch?

Accepted Answer

amylase

Question 15

The contents of the stomach are emptied into the...

Accepted Answer

duodenum

Question 16

Bile is made in the...

Accepted Answer

liver

Question 17

What does lipase help digest?

Accepted Answer

Fats and Oils

Question 18

Which is the correct order in which food travels?

Accepted Answer

Mouth-oesophagus-stomach-small intestines-large intestines

Question 19

Where are villi found?

Accepted Answer

small intestines

Questions 19