Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Biology (N.A.) > UNIT 7 Human Nutrition & Digestive System > Flashcards

UNIT 7 Human Nutrition & Digestive System Flashcards

Exam ques, notes

1
Q

Describe how food is moved along the small intestine [2]

A

peristalsis [1]

muscle contraction ABOVE food pushes it forward [1]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

5 MARKER.

Explain the differences in the average number of mitochondria in each type of cell

SO:

  • state definition of mitochondria
    -what it does
    -focus on one esp the easiest and cover all possible logical arguments
A

📌mitochondria are site of aerobic respiration ;
release energy ;
red blood cells need space, for haemoglobin ;
red blood cells, are moved in the blood
red blood cells, take up oxygen by diffusion ;
so no energy needed for active transport ; 📌

[heart / intestine (cells), respire more ;
heart (cells) (continuously) contract ;
epithelial cells need more energy ;
active transport in the small intestine ;]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The blood that flows from S enters a vein.

Name the vein that transports blood away from the small intestine

main blood vessel that takes blood from the small intestine to the liver.

A

hepatic portal (vein)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Cell T is an example of the cells that form the surface of the villi.

Explain why there are many microvilli on cell T

A

give a large surface area (of membrane) ;

to increase absorption ;

by diffusion/ by active transport ;

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Describe and explain how the structure of a villus is adapted for its function [4]

A

microvilli;
microvilli provide large surface area;

epithelium one cell thick ;
aiding diffusion;

good blood supply ;
(good blood supply) to maintain a steep concentration gradient ;

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Explain the role of mechanical digestion.

A

breaks up food into small(er) pieces ;

without chemical change;

by teeth/muscles ;

to mix (with digestive juice) ;

increases surface area ;

for enzyme action ;

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Explain how chemical digestion differs from mechanical digestion. [3]

A

chemical digestion breaks bonds and uses enzymes, making the insoluble food molecules soluble

mechanical digestion increases surface area of food so it can be churned

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Some of the cells on the surface of the villi secrete mucus for protection.
Suggest what the villi need to be protected against.

A

enzymes ;

(stomach) acid ;

physical damage/AW ;

parasites /(named) pathogens / toxins ;

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

The small intestine is lined by many villi. 1st diagram: longitudinal section of a villus.

2nd: cross-section of same villus at V-W (through there)

Name P, Q, & R structures

A

P - epithelium (like outside layer of the villus)

Q - blood capillary (smaller structures around the main lacteal/lymphatic vessel through the middle, from cross section look like smaller circles not in centre)

R - lacteal (in cross section largest circle in centre + the running tube-looking structure through villus)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Epithelium

A

outside layer in villi

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Fat is particularly difficult to digest as it is not water soluble and forms spherical globules in the alimentary canal.

Diagram - showing what happens to fat globules when mixed with bile.

[Fat globules - 2 big circles and many small ones, an arrow from big to small.]

i) Name the process shown

ii) Explain the advantage of the process shown [2]

A

i) emulsification
(emulsifying fat)

ii)

INCREASES SURFACE AREA

for action of LIPASE/enzyme(s)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Describe balanced diet

EXAM QUES: Explain the term balanced diet [3]

A

provides sufficient energy for needs AND provides nutrients in correct amounts

provides materials for metabolism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

SOURCES & GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Carbs. Functions?

  1. Starch
  2. Simple sugars

E.g. of starch (carbs)?

A

Functions: Usually the primary nutrient for producing energy using respiration.

E.g’s: Bread, potatoes, pasta, rice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

E.g. of simple sugars (carbs)

A

Sweets, cakes, biscuits

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Fats/lipids. E.g.s?

A

Butter, oils, cheese

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Fats needed to? 3 functions

A

⭐ Make cell membranes of cells

⭐ Store energy

⭐ Produce fat tissue to stay warm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Protein - e.g’s?

A

Meat, fish, milk, eggs & beans

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Protein - needed for? 2 functions

A

⭐ Growth (getting bigger by growing new cells)

⭐ Repair (replacing damaged or worn out cells)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Vitamins (C & D)

Vitamin C - EXAMPLES?

A

🔗 Citrus fruit (lemon, orange, lime)

🔗 Kiwifruit

🔗 Capsicum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Vitamin C - FUNCTION?

A

⭐ Used in creating connective tissue, blood vessels, bones & cartilage

⭐ Required for wound healing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Severe Vitamin C deficiency results in…?

A

Scurvy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Vitamin D - EXAMPLES?

A

🔗 Fatty fish

🔗 Egg yolks

🔗 Mushrooms

🔗 MAIN source: sunlight

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Vitamin D - Function?

A

⭐ Helps to absorb calcium from your diet. Needed to maintain healthy strong bones

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Severe Vitamin D deficiency results in…?

A

Rickets

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Minerals: calcium, iron Calcium - EXAMPLES?
Milk, cheese, fish with bones
26
Calcium - FUNCTIONS?
Needed for maintaining healthy bones, preventing blood clotting & muscle contractions
27
Iron - e.g.s
Red meat, whole grains, leafy greens
28
Iron - functions
⭐ Required for making haemoglobin in red blood cells, used to bind oxygen
29
Dietary fibre [largely complex carbs body can't digest] - e.g.s
fruits, vegetables
30
Dietary fibre - functions
Ensures food moves through your intestines at the correct rate/a good pace
31
Water - functions
⭐ Acts as a solvent for cellular reactions, circulatory system, digestion, etc. ⭐ Helps to maintain body temperature [high SHC]
32
Identify in diagrams & images the main organs of the digestive system, limited to: (a) alimentary canal: mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum and ileum) & large intestine (colon, rectum, anus) (b) associated organs: salivary glands, pancreas, liver & gall bladder
33
Describe the functions of the organs of the digestive system listed in 7.2.1, in relation to: [JUST FOR UNDERSTANDING] (a) ingestion – (b) digestion – (c) absorption – (d) assimilation – (e) egestion –
a) the taking of substances, e.g. food & drink, into the body b) the breakdown of food c) the movement of nutrients from the intestines into the blood d) uptake and use of nutrients by cells e) the removal of undigested food from the body as faeces
34
Mouth & Salivary Glands What do teeth do? What do salivary glands do? Which enzyme? Starch to maltose to glucose. EXPLAIN:
Teeth grind food into small pieces, INCREASING surface area. Salivary glands release saliva. Saliva contains amylase enzyme which breaks down starch into maltose. Another enzyme, maltAse, breaks down maltose to glucose. Part of a starch molecule. ⭐ AMYLASE ⭐ ➡ Maltose molecules (disaccharides) ⭐ MALTASE ⭐ ➡ Glucose molecules (monosaccharides) Back of mouth, ball called bolus. The bolus is pushed down the oesophagus by rings of muscles that contract by peristalsis.
35
What is peristalsis?
Contraction of muscles
36
Stomach
Main organ where food DIGESTED Muscles CHURN the food (physical). Enzymes are added (e.g. pepsin). Hydrochloric acid is added, further digesting food
37
Small intestine Function? What happens here? Made from? Villi [[adaptations, microscopic villi, diffusion w/ S.A.]]? Capillaries [[diffusion w/ distance, function]]? Lacteal [[function, concentration gradient]]?
⭐ Region where nutrients are absorbed; ⭐ Where soluble food molecules are absorbed into the blood stream ⭐ Made from microscopic villi that help increase the internal surface area OF THE SMALL INTESTINE so more nutrients can be absorbed more quickly. Villi (which INCREASE INTERNAL SURFACE AREA) line the small intestine - gives small intestine a LARGE SURFACE AREA, increasing the RATE OF DIFFUSION, making it faster [higher S.A. = faster rate of diffusion] Capillaries reduce the diffusion distance. [shorter distance = faster rate of diffusion] Capillaries TRANSPORT water, amino acids, sugars, etc. Lacteal (in middle) absorbs fats. Blood flowing maintains steep concentration gradient. [larger concentration gradient = faster diffusion]
38
Small intestine [TWO] 3 parts: ILEUM, jejunum, DUODENUM
Food out of stomach enters the duodenum where bile & digestive enzymes are added to further digest the food. [digestive processes continue as food enters jejunum] FOOD will then pass into the ileum where the majority of nutrients are absorbed.
39
Large intestine What enters the LI? Function?
Mainly indigestible food & water enter the large intestine Function: absorb water back into the body
40
Rectum & anus for DEFECATION. Function? What is the anus?
Faeces, the waste food, is stored in the rectum ready to be released by peristalsis The anus is the opening at the end of the digestive system
41
Liver & gall bladder Function?
Liver PRODUCES BILE which helps to DIGEST LIPIDS Gall bladder STORES the BILE until it is released into the SMALL intestine.
42
Pancreas. Function?
⭐ Produces enzymes involved in digestion [ protease, lipase & amylase are produced ] ⭐ Produces insulin & glucagon, hormones that regulate blood sugar levels
43
Define physical(/mechanical) digestion What does it do?
The breakdown of food into smaller pieces without chemical change to the food molecules mainly carried out by the chewing action of the teeth, the churning action of the stomach and the emulsification of fats by bile in the duodenum 🔗 Physical digestion increases the surface area of food for the action of enzymes in chemical digestion; exposed to saliva & enzymes and broken down more quickly
44
Identify in diagrams and images the types of human teeth: incisors, canines, premolars and molars
check
45
Describe the structure of human teeth, limited to: 1. enamel, 2. dentine, 3. pulp, 4. nerves, 5. blood vessels and 6. cement, [gums] AND Understand that teeth are embedded in bone and the gums
1. Enamel: Hard outer layer of the crown. The hardest substance in the body. 2. Dentine: not as hard as enamel. It forms the bulk of the tooth. If there are gaps in the enamel that expose the dentine to the outside, or enamel is very thin, your teeth will be sensitive. 3. Pulp: soft tissue, contains blood capillaries and nerve supply to the tooth. 4. Nerves: in the pulp 5. Blood vessels: in the pulp 6. Cementum: also known as cement. The layer of bone-like tissue covering the root. Not as hard as enamel. [Gums]: soft tissue that immediately surrounds the teeth and bone. Protects the bone and roots of the teeth, provides an easily lubricated surface. TEETH ARE EMBEDDED IN BONE AND THE GUMS.
46
Chemical digestion - define Role?
the break down of large insoluble molecules into small soluble molecules the role of chemical digestion in producing small soluble molecules that can be absorbed
47
Describe the functions of enzymes as follows: (a) amylase breaks down starch to ... (b) proteases break down protein to ... (c) lipase breaks down fats and oils to ...
a) simple reducing sugars amylase breaks down starch to maltose to glucose. b) protein to AMINO ACIDS c) fatty acids and glycerol
48
_____ water is absorbed from the _____________ but that some is also absorbed from the _______
MOST water is absorbed from the SMALL INTESTINE but that some is also absorbed from the COLON
49
Incisors. Function?
Incisors - chisel-shaped for biting and cutting
50
Canines. Function?
Canines - pointed for tearing, cutting, holding and biting food
51
premolars & molars Function? - 4 incisors consecutively, 2 canines bracketing that altgt, 2 premolars & 3 molars EACH on both sides
Premolars and molars - larger, flat surfaces with ridges at the edges for chewing and grinding up food Molars - do most chewing work Premolars - help incisors & canines GRIND & MIX FOOD
52
ROLE of Bile What is bile?
role of bile in emulsifying fats and oils to increase the surface area for [faster] chemical digestion by enzymes bile is an alkaline mixture that neutralises the acidic mixture of food and gastric juices entering the duodenum from the stomach, to provide a suitable pH for enzyme action
53
3 main types of enzymes: Carbohydrases - AMYLASE Lipases - LIPASE Proteases - PEPSIN
digests carbs - AMYLASE digests lipids - LIPASE digests proteins - PEPSIN
54
The digestion of starch (by amylase & maltase) in the digestive system: Carbohydrases, E.G. amylase. Produced by? Produced in? / Where is it secreted and where do they act? Function?
[Amylase produced by salivary glands]? ⭐ Amylase also produced in the pancreas & secreted into the duodenum ⭐ amylase breaks down starch to maltose. Maltase breaks down maltose to glucose on the membranes of the epithelium lining the small intestine
55
Lipase. Where is it secreted and where do they act? Function?
⭐ Produced in the pancreas & secreted into the duodenum ⭐ Digests lipids into glycerol & fatty acids
56
Protease E.G. pepsin Where is it secreted and where do they act?
⭐ Pepsin is found in the stomach. Digests PROTEINS to AMINO ACIDS. structures secrete enzymes that digest proteins: stomach, pancreas
57
Trypsin produced where? Secreted where? Function?
Trypsin; produced in PANCREAS Secreted into DUODENUM Digests proteins to amino acids
58
The digestion of protein by proteases in the digestive system: Pepsin - optimised for?
Optimised for acidic conditions, as stomach contains hydrochloric acid pepsin breaks down protein in the acidic conditions of the stomach
59
Trypsin - optimised for?
Optimised for slightly alkaline conditions after bile neutralises the hydrochloric acid in the duodenum of small intestine trypsin breaks down protein in the alkaline conditions of the small intestine
60
Functions of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice
⭐ killing harmful microorganisms in food ⭐ providing an acidic pH for optimum enzyme activity
61
The bacterium Salmonella enterica can cause severe food poisoning and the lining of the alimentary canal may be damaged. In these cases absorption of digested food products cannot easily take place. Which region of the alimentary canal is most affected?
ileum
62
Which treatment is best for a person with persistent diarrhoea? A drinking a solution of sugar and salt B drinking pure water C eating more fibre D eating protein such as boiled eggs
A
63
Which substance catalyses the breakdown of fats to fatty acids and glycerol?
lipase
64
A person ate food X. Food X was not affected by enzymes until it reached the duodenum. What was in food X?
fat
65
In which organs does the digestion of carbohydrates take place?
mouth & small intestines
66
What is the result of a diet lacking iron? A bleeding gums B poor wound healing C reduced number of red blood cells D weak bones and teeth
C) reduced number of red blood cells
67
bleeding gums relates to...
lack of vitamin C
68
The activity of lipase is measured in four parts of the gut. Which part has the most lipase activity?
duodenum
69
What is a function of the liquid produced by pancreas & going into duodenum?
to digest proteins to amino acids [could be gastric juice, containing enzymes and hydrochloric acid, breaking down food. this liquid contains enzymes like pepsin, which breaks down proteins into smaller strands called peptides, and hydrochloric acid, which creates an acidic environment to optimize pepsin function.]
70
The scientists concluded that food stays longer in the digestive systems of larger mammals compared with smaller mammals. Discuss the evidence from Fig. 6.2 for and against the statement that food stays longer in the digestive systems of larger mammals.
for: positive correlation/ as (relative) body mass increases, time in digestive system increases ; any two or more figures from the graph ; against: max 3 from two/one/ few/ some (species), are outliers / anomalies ; any figure(s) from the graph; (description of) some mammals do not fit the, pattern/ trend ; any example from the graph; only information about 26 species of mammal/ small sample size ; idea about unknown validity ;
71
1. conversion of glucose to glycogen 2. secretion of insulin and glucagon
1. liver 2. pancreas
72
Explain the advantage of the process (emulsifying fat w/ bile) shown in Fig. 3.2. [2]
increases surface area ; for action of, lipase/ enzyme(s) ;
73
show how the uptake of glucose by cells and the concentration of glucose in the blood respond when the two hormones are secreted. Hormones: insulin, glucagon uptake of glucose by cells & concentration of glucose in the blood decreases/stays same/increases?
when insulin secreted ;; uptake of glucose by cells: increases conc. of glucose in blood: decreases / glucagon ;; cells: decrease blood: increase/stay the same
74
State another hormone that influences the concentration of glucose in the blood.
adrenaline
75
Some people develop gallstones, made of cholesterol, that accumulate in the gall bladder and the bile duct. Gallstones block the flow of bile. Explain how gallstones can affect the digestion of fat.
less / no bile, secreted/released ; (so) no/ less, bile salts ; enter small intestine/ duodenum ; no/ less, emulsification of fat ; less / no, increased surface area of fat (globules /AW) for lipase ; slower/ harder, digestion ;
76
Cholesterol can also accumulate in the walls of the coronary arteries. Explain the effects that this might have.
coronary heart disease/CHD/ heart attack / cardiac arrest/ angina/myocardial infarction ; reduced blood flow/ blockage of artery or arteries ; damaged/hardened artery wall/ atheroma/ atherosclerosis ; (blood) clot/ thrombus / thrombosis /(coronary) aneurysm ; causes high blood pressure ; reduced supply of, oxygen/nutrients, to heart tissue/muscle ; muscle respires anaerobically ;
77
partially digested food is mixed with bile in...
the small intestine
78
most water is reabsorbed
small intestine
79
describe what happens to seal the wound in the skin and repair the skin tissue. [5]
Platelets cause clotting. Enzyme converts soluble fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin, forming a mesh to trap blood and prevent blood loss, making a scab [7]
80
Fig. 1.1 A shows a cell from the lining of the alimentary canal. Fig. 1.1 B shows a cell from the lining of a kidney tubule. List three substances that are absorbed by both cells
water glucose ions
81
Suggest the role of the muscle tissue shown in the villus
(contracts to) move villus ; exposes villus to more food / changes surface area ; increases absorption ; increase diffusion
82
After two hours there was less water in the bag made from small intestine. The volume of water in the bag made from small intestine decreased, but the volume in the bag made from Visking tubing did not change. Explain why.
lower water potential outside bag water diffuses out of bag ; by osmosis ;
83
Explain why water is added to food by the secretions [3]
for breakdown of (large / insoluble) food (molecules); (used in) chemical digestion ; solvent / for dissolving, enzymes and food ;
84
Explain why it is important that water is absorbed in the alimentary canal. [2]
prevents loss of, large volume of / lots of water ; loss of, ions / salts (in solution) ;

Biology (N.A.) (21 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions