Quiz on Digestion of Food

What is the main source of energy for humans?

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Fibre

• Vitamins

Which nutrient is essential for repairing and building tissues?

• Protein

• Water

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

What can result from consuming too much fat?

• Increased energy

• Obesity

• Enhanced growth

• Improved digestion

What is the role of dietary fibre in the body?

• Absorbs vitamins

• Provides energy

• Prevents constipation

• Repairs tissues

What is the unit of energy used in physics?

• Calorie

• Newton

• Joule

• Watt

Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates?

• Lipase

• Amylase

• Protease

• Pepsin

What is the function of water in the body?

• Stores fat

• Provides energy

• Facilitates metabolic reactions

• Repairs tissues

What type of teeth are used for cutting food?

• Premolars

• Incisors

• Canines

• Molars

What is the role of gastric juice in digestion?

• Mechanical breakdown

• Chemical breakdown

• Storage of food

• Absorption of nutrients

Where does the final stage of digestion occur?

• Mouth

• Large intestine

• Stomach

• Small intestine