Pg. 1-19: Digestive System Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the digestive system?

• To convert components of our diet into molecules that are taken up and used by cells of our body

• To store energy for future use

• To eliminate waste products from the body

• To regulate body temperature

Which of the following is NOT a function of the molecules supplied by the digestive system?

• Energy

• Raw materials

• Synthesis of essential chemical compounds

• Regulation of blood pressure

Molecules supplied by the digestive system are used for which of the following purposes?

• Growth, maintenance, and tissue repair

• Production of hormones

• Regulation of body temperature

• Blood circulation

Which of the following is the primary energy source of cells and a structural material of plant cell walls?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

What is the role of vitamins and minerals in the body?

• Energy storage compound

• Help in chemical reactions

• Genetic material that directs cell activity

• Structural components of the cell

Which type of chemical is composed of sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen bases?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

What is the function of lipids in the body?

Which of the following is composed of amino acids and serves as structural components of the cell?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Which of the following is NOT listed as an essential nutrient in the document?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Water

What is required to understand how chemical reactions are regulated within cells?

• Knowledge of essential nutrients

• Understanding of cell structure

• Understanding of how chemical reactions are regulated within cells

• Knowledge of macronutrients