Biology Basics Quiz

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Where does the cephalic phase of digestion begin?

In the stomach

In the small intestine

In response to the sight and smell of food (correct)

In the large intestine

What is the function of saliva in the process of digestion?

Provides a medium for food to pass through the esophagus

Stores excess nutrients for later use

Aids in muscle movement during digestion

Contains digestive enzymes for chemical breakdown (correct)

What is the primary role of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

Stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver (correct)

Secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels

Produces digestive enzymes for breaking down proteins

Regulates the acidity of the stomach

Which organ is responsible for the production of digestive enzymes such as amylase and lipase?

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the tongue in the process of digestion?

Mechanically breaks down food through chewing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the gastric glands in the cephalic phase of digestion?

Secrete digestive enzymes in response to the sight and smell of food Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme, found in saliva, plays a role in the chemical breakdown of food in the mouth?

Amylase Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lingual lipase in the process of digestion?

Initiate the breakdown of fats in the mouth Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for the storage and concentration of bile?

Gallbladder Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pancreas in the digestive system?

Production of digestive enzymes and release of insulin and glucagon Signup and view all the answers

Biologists use the scientific method to make observations, pose questions, and ___________ hypotheses.

test Signup and view all the answers

Another major theme is evolution, which explains the unity and diversity of ___________.

life Signup and view all the answers

All organisms are made up of cells that process hereditary information encoded in ___________.

genes Signup and view all the answers

For instance, all organisms are made up of cells that process hereditary information encoded in ___________.

genes Signup and view all the answers

Energy processing is also important to life as it allows organisms to move, grow, and ___________.

reproduce Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is not considered part of the gastrointestinal tract in the human digestive system?

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is not found in saliva and does not play a role in the chemical breakdown of food in the mouth?

Pepsin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

Storage of bile Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of digestion begins with secretions from gastric glands in response to the sight and smell of food?

Cephalic phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lingual lipase in the process of digestion?

Breakdown of lipids Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme, found in saliva, plays a role in the chemical breakdown of food in the mouth?

Amylase Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

Storage and concentration of bile Signup and view all the answers

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Where does the cephalic phase of digestion begin?

What is the function of saliva in the process of digestion?

What is the primary role of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

Which organ is responsible for the production of digestive enzymes such as amylase and lipase?

What is the function of the tongue in the process of digestion?

What is the primary role of the gastric glands in the cephalic phase of digestion?

Which enzyme, found in saliva, plays a role in the chemical breakdown of food in the mouth?

What is the function of lingual lipase in the process of digestion?

Which organ is responsible for the storage and concentration of bile?

What is the primary function of the pancreas in the digestive system?

Biologists use the scientific method to make observations, pose questions, and ___________ hypotheses.

Another major theme is evolution, which explains the unity and diversity of ___________.

All organisms are made up of cells that process hereditary information encoded in ___________.

For instance, all organisms are made up of cells that process hereditary information encoded in ___________.

Energy processing is also important to life as it allows organisms to move, grow, and ___________.

Which organ is not considered part of the gastrointestinal tract in the human digestive system?

Which enzyme is not found in saliva and does not play a role in the chemical breakdown of food in the mouth?

What is the primary function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

Which phase of digestion begins with secretions from gastric glands in response to the sight and smell of food?

What is the function of lingual lipase in the process of digestion?

Which enzyme, found in saliva, plays a role in the chemical breakdown of food in the mouth?

What is the primary function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

What is the primary role of the gastric glands in the cephalic phase of digestion?

What is the function of lingual lipase in the process of digestion?

Where does the cephalic phase of digestion begin?

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