The Digestive System

Which of the following are NOT among the six nutrients needed by the body?

• enzymes

• fats

• minerals

• water

Which nutrients are originally absorbed from the soil by plants?

• minerals

• fiber

• protein

• vitamins

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The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one Celsius degree is called a

• carbohydrate

• protein

• vitamin

• calorie

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About how much water does the human body normally need in a day?

• 10 liters

• 2 liters

• 1 liter

• 1/2 liter

Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive system?

• obtaining oxygen

• eliminating undigested wastes from the body

• breaking down food into molecules that the body can use

• absorbing food molecules into the blood

What structure(s) enable(s) the small intestines to absorb large amounts of nutrients?

• villi

• pancreas

• liver

• gall bladder

Which process takes place in the large intestines?

• Water is added to undigested food

• Water is absorbed from undigested food

• Digested nutrients are absorbed through the villi

• Enzymes are added to complete chemical digestion

A calorie is a unit used to measure __________.

• vitamins

• minerals

• temperature

• energy

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The energy your body needs comes from _________________.

• water

• bones

• food

• the brain

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What carbohydrate helps your digestive system function even though your body cannot digest it?

• cholesterol

• fiber

• glucose

• starch