BPK/Biology Item/Method2-Graphic Organizer2/Nutrition/Absortion and Assimilation

TEST 5
Chapter 6: Nutrition
Sub Topic: Absorption and Assimilation of Digestion Food

Diagram 1 shows a part of small intestine.

DIAGRAM 1
Questions 1 and 2 are based on Diagram 1.
1.

2.

What are the nutrients that can be found in X?

I
II
III
IV

Glucose
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Amino acids

A
B
C
D

I, II and III only

I, III and IV only
II, III and IV only
I, II, III and IV

What is the function of the part labelled Y?

I
II
III
IV

Absorb amino acids

Transport fatty acids
Transport glucose and blood
Increase the surface area of the villus

A
B
C
D

II only
I and IV only
II and III only
I, III and IV only
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3.

4.

5.

The following processes occur in the liver except

A

deamination

detoxification

production of heat

the reduction of urea content in the blood

Which of the following are functions of the liver?

I

Regulation of blood sugar level

II

Conversion of excess amino acids into urea

III

Synthesis of bile

I and III only

II and III only

II and III only

I, II and III

Which of the following are absorbed through the colon?

A

Ions and water

Ions and nutrients

Ions, water and nutrients

Nutrients and undigested food

[5 marks]

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6.

Diagram 2 shows the human digestive system.

DIAGRAM 2

DIAGRAM 2
(a)

Name all organs A, B, C, D and E.

A: .
B: .
C:
D:
E:.
[5 marks]

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(b)

Name the enzyme and the product of its action in:

(i)

Organ A:
Enzyme:
Product:

(ii)

Organ B:
Enzyme I:
Product I:

Enzyme II:

Product II:
(iii)

Organ D:
Enzyme I:
Product I:
Enzyme II:
Product II:
Enzyme III: ..
Product III: ..
Enzyme IV:
Product IV:

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[14 marks]
(c)

In the box below draw a labelled diagram of the structures found on the inner
surface of structure D.

[3 marks]
(d)

State three characteristics of the structure drawn in (c), which help it to perform
efficiently.

[3 marks]

Total
mark

30

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TEST 5 ANSWER
Chapter 6: Nutrition
Sub Topic: Absorption and Assimilation of Digestion Food

Diagram 1 shows a part of small intestine.

DIAGRAM 1
Questions 1 and 2 are based on Diagram 1.
1.

2.

What are the nutrients that can be found in X?

I
II
III
IV

Glucose
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Amino acids

A
B
C
D

I, II and III only

I, III and IV only
II, III and IV only
I, II, III and IV

What is the function of the part labelled Y?

I
II
III
IV

Absorb amino acids

Transport fatty acids
Transport glucose and blood
Increase the surface area of the villus

A
B
C

II only
I and IV only
II and III only
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D
3.

4.

5.

I, III and IV only

The following processes occur in the liver except

A

deamination

detoxification

production of heat

the reduction of urea content in the blood

Which of the following are functions of the liver?

I

Regulation of blood sugar level

II

Conversion of excess amino acids into urea

III

Synthesis of bile

I and III only

II and III only

II and III only

I, II and III

Which of the following are absorbed through the colon?

A

Ions and water

Ions and nutrients

Ions, water and nutrients

Nutrients and undigested food

[5 marks]

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6.

Diagram 2 shows the human digestive system.

DIAGRAM 2

DIAGRAM 2
(a)

Name all organs A, B, C, D and E.

A: .
B: .
C:
D:
E:.
[5 marks]

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(b)

Name the enzyme and the product of its action in:

(i)

Organ A:
Enzyme:
Product:

(ii)

Organ B:
Enzyme I:
Product I:

Enzyme II:

Product II:
(iii)

Organ D:
Enzyme I:
Product I:
Enzyme II:
Product II:
Enzyme III: ..
Product III: ..
Enzyme IV:

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Product IV:
[14 marks]
(c)

In the box below draw a labelled diagram of the structures found on the inner
surface of structure D.

[3 marks]
(d)

State three characteristics of the structure drawn in (c), which help it to perform
efficiently.

[3 marks]

Total
mark

10

30