Quiz II - Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
What mineral forms an important part of red blood cells?
A
iron
2
Q
What is the name of type of tooth #2 represents?
A
canines
3
Q
Why do we need to break apart the food we eat?
A
So that our bodies can use the nutrients from the food
4
Q
What is the name of the type tooth #1 represent?
A
incisors
5
Q
Where in the body is vitamin K produced by bacteria?
A
large intestines
6
Q
What mineral is needed for normal muscle and nerve function?
A
magnesium
7
Q
Where does chemical digestion end?
A
duodenum
8
Q
What mineral is needed for bone and tooth development?
A
fluorine
9
Q
What mineral helps to maintain water balance
A
potassium
10
Q
In which of the following digestive system organs does peristalsis occur?
A
all of these
