Digestive and Respiratory Systems Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a primary function of teeth?

Grinding food

Filtering food (correct)

Cutting food

Tearing food

What is the main component of teeth that gives them their hardness?

Calcium and fluorine (correct)

Phosphorus and zinc

Iron and magnesium

Sodium and potassium

How many roots are typically found in a human canine tooth?

Three

One (correct)

Two

Four

Which of the following is the primary function of the excretory system?

To expel waste substances from the body. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of digestion involves the physical breakdown of food?

Mechanical digestion (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of teeth is primarily responsible for cutting food?

Incisors (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a salivary gland found in humans?

Lacrimal gland (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the digestive tract is responsible for secreting digestive juices?

Mucosa (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of mixing food with saliva called?

Insalivation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of enzymes in the digestive process?

To act as chemical scissors to break down complex nutrients. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the number of roots differ between premolars and molars in humans?

Molars have more roots than premolars. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a part of the digestive tract?

Liver (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes baby teeth from adult teeth, according to the text?

Baby teeth do not have roots, and molars are missing. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which nutrients pass from the digestive tract into the blood or lymph?

Absorption (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the expulsion of non-digested food from the body?

Defecation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the digestive tract is composed of smooth muscle?

Muscularis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the epiglottis?

To prevent food from entering the larynx (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of gastric juice is responsible for creating an acidic environment?

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of mucin in the stomach?

To protect the stomach lining from the acid. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of pepsin?

To break down proteins into shorter chains (peptides). (C) Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the mechanical actions within the stomach?

The peristaltic movements that mix, grind, and move food through the stomach. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of layers in the stomach wall (from outermost to innermost)?

Longitudinal, Circular, Oblique, Mucosa (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is chyme?

An acidic semi-liquid mixture of partially digested food, saliva and gastric juice. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cardia?

It prevents the food bolus from going back to the oesophagus. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is primarily responsible for forming the floor of the thoracic cavity?

Diaphragm (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Digestive System

The digestive system is a complex process involving multiple organ systems.
It transforms food into absorbable nutrients.
The digestive system includes the mouth, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and associated organs like the pancreas and liver.
Mechanical digestion breaks down food into smaller pieces.
Chemical digestion involves enzymes breaking down complex nutrients.
Absorption occurs as nutrients pass into the bloodstream.
Defecation eliminates undigested material.

Respiratory System

The respiratory system allows for gas exchange within the body.
The respiratory system takes in oxygen from the atmosphere and releases carbon dioxide.
The respiratory system includes the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
Ventilation, or breathing, is the movement of air in and out of the lungs.
Cellular respiration is the process that uses oxygen to release energy from food. This occurs within the mitochondria.
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs in the alveoli.

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Description

Test your knowledge about the digestive and respiratory systems. This quiz covers the functions, organs, and processes involved in digesting food and exchanging gases. Understand how these systems work together to maintain bodily functions.