🌙SCIENCE 8-4TH QUARTER EXAMINATION

WHAT IS YOUR NAME?

WHICH SECTION ARE YOU IN?

• SAPPHIRE

• DIAMOND

What is the main function of the digestive system?

• To pump blood throughout the body
• To break down food into nutrients for energy and growth
• To produce hormones for body regulation
• To remove waste from the body

Which organ is responsible for storing and releasing bile into the small intestine?

• Liver
• Pancreas
• Gallbladder
• Stomach

What digestive disorder occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn?

• Celiac disease
• Gastroenteritis
• GERD
• Diverticulitis

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream?

• Large intestine
• Small intestine
• Stomach
• Esophagus

Why is the liver an essential organ in digestion?

• It breaks down proteins and carbohydrates directly
• It produces bile, which helps digest fats
• It absorbs nutrients from the small intestine
• It removes solid waste from the body

Why does constipation occur?

• The stomach produces too much acid
• The rectum stores too much bile
• The large intestine absorbs too much water, making stools hard and dry
• The pancreas does not produce enough enzymes

John eats a meal that contains a large amount of fat. Which organ will play a crucial role in digesting the fat?

• Stomach
• Gallbladder
• Esophagus
• Large intestine

A person diagnosed with celiac disease must avoid which type of food?

• Foods high in fat
• Foods that contain gluten
• Foods rich in vitamin C
• Foods high in fiber