Name __________________________

Body Systems Test #2: Digestive and Urinary

Learning Goal 10.1 /14

Map the flow of food from ingestion to elimination. Use the following terms: Esophagus,
pharynx, mouth, stomach, anus, large intestines, small intestines, rectum. /8

(1) ______________ (2) ______________ (3) ________________ (4) ________________

(5) ______________ (6) ______________ (7) ________________ (8) ________________

1) Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is the backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus,
creating a burning discomfort often felt in the upper chest. Which part of the digestive tract is
used to prevent this from happening? /1

2a) Explain why fats present a unique challenge in digestion. /1

b) How is this overcome? Indicate the accessory organ involved in this process. /2

3) The small intestines have an absorptive surface area of about 250 m 2, comparable to the size
of a tennis court. How is this possible? /2

Learning Goal 10.2 /14

4) Describe the link between the digestive system and the circulatory system. (HINT: Both were
said at the beginning of class during bell work). /2
5a) Ben and Jerry both love ice cream; however, they’ve both recently noticed that after they indulge in
their favourite frozen dessert, they end up with gas, bloating, and occasional diarrhea. What do they
likely have? /1

b) Which digestive enzyme are they lacking? /1

c) How might they avoid these symptoms the next time they eat their favourite ice cream? /1

Fill in the blanks: /9

Word Bank: Nephron, artery, vein, red blood cells, secretion, reabsorption, platelets, urine, glucose

The ___________ is the functional unit of the kidney. Uncleansed blood with waste passes

through the renal ______________ to the glomerulus, where blood is filtered. Large molecules,

______________and _____________ remain in the bloodstream. Smaller molecules such as

water, _____________ and urea are filtered into the nephron. During _______________,

water, glucose, and other useful substances return to the blood. Finally, during

__________________, toxins and other unwanted substances still in the bloodstream are

secreted from the blood and into the nephron for removal in ____________________. The

cleansed blood is now sent to the heart through the renal _____________.

MC Written Total
10.1 /15 10.1 /14 10.1 /29
10.2 /10 10.2 /14 10.2 /24
/25 /28 /53