Human body (part 2)

Question 1

Name the two nutrients that provide energy

Answer 1

Carbohydrates and lipids (fats)

Question 2

Name the nutrient that’s needed for growth and repair

Answer 2

Protein

Question 3

Name the two nutrients that are needed in small amounts to maintain health

Answer 3

Vitamins and minerals

Question 4

What is fibre needed for?

Answer 4

To help food move through the gut

Question 5

Suggest some foods that are a good source of carbohydrates

Answer 5

Examples include:
potatoes, rice, bread, pasta

Question 6

Suggest some foods that are a good source of protein

Answer 6

Examples include:
Meat, fish and eggs

Question 7

Suggest some foods that are a good source of vitamins and minerals

Answer 7

Examples include:
Fruit and Vegetables

Question 8

Suggest some foods that are a good source of lipids (fat)

Answer 8

Examples include:
Milk, Cheese, Cream, Nuts

Question 9

Describe the food test for starch

Answer 9

Test: Add iodine
Positive result: Turns black

Question 10

Describe the food test for protein

Answer 10

Test: Add biuret solution
Positive Result: Turns light purple

Question 11

Describe the food test for glucose (sugar)

Answer 11

Test: Add Benedict’s reagent and put in water bath
Positive result: Turns orange

Question 12

Describe the food test for lipids (fats)

Answer 12

Test: Rub food on filter paper
Positive result: Paper goes translucent

Question 13

What does obese mean?

Answer 13

Extremely overweight.

Question 14

What are the folds in the small intestine called?

Answer 14

Villi

Question 15

List the organs that food moves through in the digestive system (in order)

Answer 15

Mouth
Oesophagus (gullet)
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Rectum
Anus

Question 16

In what part of the digestive system are nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream?

Answer 16

Small intestine

Question 17

In what part of the digestive system is the excess water absorbed?

Answer 17

Large intestine

Question 18

Name the enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates

Answer 18

Carbohydrase

Question 19

Name the enzyme that breaks down protein

Answer 19

Protease

Question 20

Name the enzyme that breaks down lipids (fats)

Answer 20

Lipase

Question 21

Name the part of the digestive system labelled A

Answer 21

Mouth

Question 22

Name the part of the digestive system labelled B

Answer 22

Oesophagus

Question 23

Name the part of the digestive system labelled C

Answer 23

Stomach

Question 24

Name the part of the digestive system labelled D

Answer 24

Small intestine

Question 25

Name the part of the digestive system labelled G

Answer 25

Large intestine