16 Questions
What is the role of taste buds in our digestion process?
To detect sweet, salty, sour, and bitter flavors
What is the function of the oesophagus in the digestion process?
To transport food from the mouth to the stomach
What role do teeth play in the digestion process?
To break down food into smaller parts
What is recommended after having food for proper digestion?
Chewing the food for a longer period
What happens as the food reaches our stomach?
It gets broken down further and waste products are excavated through the small intestine and large intestine
Why is it advised to have food on time?
For proper digestion and energy refill 3-4 times a day
Which of the following is NOT listed as a sign of feeling hungry in the text?
Vomiting
What did Nitu's father give her when she was in a bad way?
Sugar and salt solution
Why did the doctor advise Nitu to get admitted to the hospital?
She had been vomiting and having loose motions
What did the doctor explain to Nitu about her condition?
Her stomach was upset due to lack of food and water
What was the purpose of the glucose drip according to the doctor?
To provide instant energy without eating or drinking
What did Dr. Beaumont discover about the digestion of food in the stomach?
Food digested faster in the stomach than when kept in a glass with digestive juices
What is a balanced diet as mentioned in the text?
A diet that includes a variety of foods in specific amounts and proportions to meet the body's needs for nutrients
What was Dr. Beaumont curious about regarding food digestion?
The impact of digestive juices on food digestion in Martin's stomach
What did Dr. Beaumont compare while conducting his experiments with food digestion?
The time taken for food to digest in Martin's stomach versus in a glass with digestive juices
What did Dr. Beaumont conduct experiments on regarding food digestion?
Comparing food digestion between natural digestion and artificial digestion
Test your understanding of the digestion process and taste detection in this revision quiz for Class 5 Environmental Studies Chapter 3: From Tasting to Digesting.
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