Sure! Here are some quiz questions related to digestion and excretion that you can use:
Digestion and Excretion Quiz
Multiple Choice Questions:
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What is the primary function of the stomach?
- A) Absorption of nutrients
- B) Storage of food
- C) Mechanical and chemical breakdown of food
- D) Production of bile
Answer: C) Mechanical and chemical breakdown of food
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Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the absorption of most nutrients?
- A) Stomach
- B) Small intestine
- C) Large intestine
- D) Esophagus
Answer: B) Small intestine
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What is the role of bile in digestion?
- A) To emulsify fats
- B) To neutralize stomach acid
- C) To break down proteins
- D) To absorb nutrients
Answer: A) To emulsify fats
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Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying the blood?
- A) Kidney
- B) Liver
- C) Pancreas
- D) Gallbladder
Answer: B) Liver
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What is the main waste product excreted by the kidneys?
- A) Urea
- B) Creatinine
- C) Ammonia
- D) Bilirubin
Answer: A) Urea
True or False Questions:
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The large intestine is primarily responsible for water absorption.
- Answer: True
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Saliva contains enzymes that begin the digestion of carbohydrates.
- Answer: True
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The pancreas produces insulin but does not have a role in digestion.
- Answer: False (It produces digestive enzymes.)
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Fiber is not digested by the human body but is essential for bowel health.
- Answer: True
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Excessive protein intake leads directly to kidney failure.
- Answer: False (But it can strain the kidneys in certain conditions.)
Short Answer Questions:
- What are villi, and what is their function in the digestive system?
Answer: Villi are small, finger-like projections in the lining of the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients.
- What is the primary purpose of the excretory system?
Answer: The primary purpose of the excretory system is to remove waste products from the body and regulate water and electrolyte balance.
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