Exploring the Human Digestive System

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Year 8
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Exploring the Human Digestive System

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1.
What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive system?
[1 mark]
ATo absorb nutrients
BTo store bile
CTo break down food using acid and enzymes
DTo produce insulin
2.
True or False: The pancreas produces bile.
[1 mark]
3.
True or False: The large intestine is primarily involved in water absorption.
[1 mark]
4.
Describe the role of the small intestine in digestion.
[2 marks]
5.
Explain how enzymes facilitate digestion in the human body.
[3 marks]
6.
Match the following terms to their definitions:
[3 marks]
1. Amylase
2. Peristalsis
3. Bile
AAn enzyme that breaks down starch into sugars
BA substance produced by the liver that helps digest fats
CInvoluntary muscle contractions that move food along the digestive tract
7.
Order the steps of the digestive process from ingestion to excretion:
[2 marks]
1
2
3
4
5
8.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the enzyme responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach.
[1 mark]
9.
Calculate the energy content (in kilojoules) of a food item containing 10g of protein, 5g of carbohydrate, and 2g of fat. Use the formula: Energy = (Protein x 17) + (Carbohydrates x 17) + (Fat x 37).
[3 marks]
10.
Discuss how the structure of the villi in the small intestine aids in the process of nutrient absorption.
[6 marks]
11.
What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
[1 mark]
12.
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[1 mark]
ACorrect Answer
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CDistractor 2
DDistractor 3
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[1 mark]
ACorrect Answer
BDistractor 1
CDistractor 2
DDistractor 3

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Created
12/30/2025
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