4th Quarter Review in Science 8

Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Esophagus

What enzyme breaks down starch into maltose?

• Lipase

• Pepsin

• Amylase

• Trypsin

Which organ produces bile?

• Stomach

• Liver

• Gallbladder

• Pancreas

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

• Protein digestion

• Absorption of nutrients

• Water absorption and feces formation

• Enzyme production

Where does protein digestion begin?

• Mouth

• Esophagus

• Stomach

• Small intestine

Which of the following is NOT part of the digestive tract?

• Esophagus

• Pancreas

• Stomach

• Large intestine

Which muscle movement helps move food through the esophagus?

• Contraction

• Peristalsis

• Respiration

• Diffusion

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for mixing food with gastric juices?

• Mouth

• Small intestine

• Stomach

• Colon

What is the correct order of the phases of mitosis?

• Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

• Metaphase, Anaphase, Prophase, Telophase

• Telophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase

• Interphase, Telophase, Metaphase, Prophase

What is the end result of mitosis?

• Four identical cells

• Two genetically different cells

• Four genetically different cells

• Two genetically identical cells