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Name: __________ Date: _____________

1. Which part of the alimentary canal is most acidic?


A. Colon B. Ileum C. Mouth D. Stomach

2. Which secretion, released into the alimentary canal, contains no enzymes but speeds up fat
digestion?
A. Bile B. Intestinal Juice C. Pancreatic Juice D. Saliva

3. A potato stores energy mainly as


A. Lactic acid B. Protein C. Starch D. Water

4. Which part of a balanced diet is used to make new enzymes?


A. Lactic acid B. Protein C. Starch D. Water

5. The bile duct connects the gall bladder to the duodenum. What happens if the bile duct is
blocked?
A. Carbohydrate digestion is reduced D. Fat digestion is reduced
B. Protein digestion is low
C. The duodenum content are neutralized more quickly

6. What is the main function of the colon (part of the large intestine)
A. To allow more efficient absorption of digested food
B. To cause food to move along more quickly
C. To ensure one-way flow of undigested food
D. To remove water from undigested food

7. A student eats a piece of bread. While the bread is in her mouth, state the function of her

(i) Tongue ……………………………………………………………………

(ii) Teeth …………………………………………………………………….

(iii) Saliva ……………………………………………………………………

8. Explain why you should clean your teeth after eating a meal.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Salivary amylase is an enzyme. Define the term enzyme.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. Explain how activity of salivary amylase changes when it enters the stomach.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Name: __________ Date: _____________

1. Which part of the alimentary canal is most acidic?


A. Colon B. Ileum C. Mouth D. Stomach

2. Which secretion, released into the alimentary canal, contains no enzymes but speeds up fat
digestion?
A. Bile B. Intestinal Juice C. Pancreatic Juice D. Saliva

3. A potato stores energy mainly as


A. Lactic acid B. Protein C. Starch D. Water

4. Which part of a balanced diet is used to make new enzymes?


A. Lactic acid B. Protein C. Starch D. Water

5. The bile duct connects the gall bladder to the duodenum. What happens if the bile duct is
blocked?
A. Carbohydrate digestion is reduced D. Fat digestion is reduced
B. Protein digestion is low
C. The duodenum content are neutralized more quickly

6. What is the main function of the colon (part of the large intestine)
A. To allow more efficient absorption of digested food
B. To cause food to move along more quickly
C. To ensure one-way flow of undigested food
D. To remove water from undigested food

7. A student eats a piece of bread. While the bread is in her mouth, state the function of her

(i) Tongue ……………………………………………………………………

(ii) Teeth …………………………………………………………………….

(iii) Saliva ……………………………………………………………………

8. Explain why you should clean your teeth after eating a meal.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Salivary amylase is an enzyme. Define the term enzyme.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. Explain how activity of salivary amylase changes when it enters the stomach.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
11. Label the structure below numbered 1-6:
11. Label the structure below numbered 1-6:

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