Life Science Organ Systems Digestion PreTest What organ
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Life Science Organ Systems Digestion Pre-Test
What organ system is responsible for breaking down food into usable units and absorbing them to be used by cells in the rest of the body? A. The immune system B. The circulatory system C. The nervous system D. The digestive system
Which of the following is an example of an organ? A. A hepatocyte (liver cell) B. The gall bladder C. The lining of the stomach D. The digestive system
After eating contaminated food, your body gets sick and thrown out of balance. Which of the following are responses your body has to remove the toxins in your body to help restore homeostasis? A. Coughing and sore throat B. Diarrhea and vomiting C. Sneezing and runny nose D. Dizziness and fatigue
The pancreas secretes both hormones like insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar and enzymes like pancreatic amylase which help break down food in the small intestine. The pancreas is a part of which two body systems? A. Lymphatic and circulatory B. Digestive and lymphatic C. Endocrine and digestive D. Reproductive and endocrine
Bacteria like Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Helicobacter can cause digestive upset and gastric ulcers, but bacteria belonging to the Lactobacillus genus are very beneficial to our digestion. What conclusion can be drawn from this? A. Some bacteria can cause disease whereas certain types can actually be beneficial B. All bacteria are damaging C. All bacteria are beneficial D. Bacteria are not necessary
