Class: Senior-I Biology Re-Test November 11,

2019

1 Large, insoluble molecules have to be digested before they can be

A absorbed. B assimilated. C egested. D

ingested.

2 What is an example of assimilation?

A absorption of glycerol into lacteals B breakdown of alcohol in the liver
C building of proteins from amino acids D release of a hormone from a gland

3 Which process involves the use of nutrients inside cells?

A absorption B assimilation C digestion D ingestion

4 The graph shows how the pH changes along the alimentary canal.

What is the region labelled X?

A large intestine B oesophagus C small intestine
D stomach

5 A piece of butter containing fat is eaten.

After the fat has been swallowed, which chemicals will enter the stomach and the
ileum?

6 Which blood vessels carry absorbed nutrients and oxygen into the liver?

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1 Fig. 1.1 shows some parts of the human alimentary canal and associated organs.

(a)Name and describe the process that moves food down the oesophagus to the stomach.

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(b) Describe the role of stomach in the digestion of named nutrients

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Q2(a) Describe how peristalsis causes food to be moved along the alimentary canal.

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3 Fig. 3.1 shows a structure found in part of the alimentary canal.

(a) Name the structure shown in Fig. 3.1 and state the part of the alimentary canal in which it is
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(b) Explain the ways in which this structure is adapted to enable it to carry out its function.

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4 Describe the role of the following;

(a) Pancreas

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(b) Large Intestine

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(c) Describe how absorption of fats occur in small intestine and are taken away.

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(c) Describe how absorption of amino acids occur in small intestine and are taken
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(d) Describe what happens to amino acids in the liver

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MCQ 1 5090/J04 2 5090/12/J15 3 5090/11/J15 4 5090/12/N14 5-6

5090/11/N14

Q 1 5090/21/J14 Q 2 /22/J14 Q3 5090/21/M/J/15