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Digestive System Multiple Choice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is an example of assimilation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assimilation involves using absorbed nutrients to synthesize cellular components; building proteins from amino acids is a prime example.
Question 2 of 5
The diagram shows a section through a villus. Y X What is a function of structure X and of structure Y?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Structure X (epithelial cells) absorbs amino acids, while structure Y (goblet cells) secretes mucus.
Question 3 of 5
Food and chyme are pushed through the digestive system by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peristalsis refers to the rhythmic contractions of smooth muscle that propel food and chyme through the digestive tract.
Question 4 of 5
How many pairs of salivary glands produce saliva, which contains amylase to start digestion of dietary starch?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Humans have three pairs of salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, sublingual) that produce saliva containing amylase; not five as originally asserted.
Question 5 of 5
Which process matches the definition: The process of distributing absorbed nutrients to the cells of the body for growth and repair?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assimilation involves distributing absorbed nutrients to body cells for use.