Science: Digestive System 2023

Question 1

Name the function of protein?

Answer 1

To make enzymes
To grow and repair muscle tissue

Question 2

Name the function of Carbohydrates?

Answer 2

To provide energy
Glucose provides energy quickly to the cells so they don’t need to be broken down

Question 3

Name the function of starch ?

Answer 3

Provides energy slowly to cells so they don’t need to be broken down

Question 4

Which provides more energy, Starch ( large carbohydrates ) or glucose (small carbohydrates)?

Answer 4

Starch however it takes longer to gain energy

Question 5

Name the functions of fat?

Answer 5

Insulation
Energy source

Question 6

Name the function of the following:
Calcium
Vitamin C
Vitamin D

Answer 6

Vitamin C - prevents scurvy
Vitamin D- prevents rickets
Calcium - strong bones and teeth

Question 7

Name the function of :ingestion

Answer 7

Intake of food

Question 8

Name the function of digestion

Answer 8

Physical and chemical digestion of food

Question 9

Name the function of absorption:

Answer 9

Nutritions that are absorbed into the blood steam

Question 10

Name the function of egestion?

Answer 10

Removel of waste