Chapter 11:
Fueling the Body
Practice Test
1.
How much of your body is made of water?
a.
about two-thirds
b.
half
c.
about one-third
d.
about one-fourth
Hint
2.
Where do you find cells with the most water in them?
a.
skin
b.
bone
c.
muscle
d.
blood
Hint
3.
Where do minerals come from?
a.
vitamins
b.
food
c.
water
d.
Earth
Hint
4.
Bile is a digestive juice that breaks up fat particles in food. Where is it produced?
a.
small intestine
b.
large intestine
c.
liver
d.
pancreas
Hint
5.
Digestion is the process that breaks down nutrients into simpler molecules. Which organ is NOT a part of the digestive system?
a.
liver
b.
heart
c.
pancreas
d.
stomach
Hint
6.
Which of the following is NOT an organic compound?
a.
protein
b.
water
c.
fats
d.
vitamins
Hint
7.
What are inorganic compounds that regulate many of the chemical reactions in your body called?
a.
carbohydrates
b.
fats
c.
minerals
d.
vitamins
Hint
8.
What nutrient is used for growth and to replace and repair cells?
a.
protein
b.
minerals
c.
fats
d.
carbohydrates
Hint
9.
Which type of fat is healthier for you?
a.
less fat
b.
unsaturated
c.
low fat
d.
saturated
Hint
10.
Carbohydrates are found in foods like potatoes, beans, and pasta. How do they help your body?
a.
They help with oxygen transport.
b.
They are the main source of energy.
c.
They form the structure of bones.
d.
They help with hormone production.
Hint
11.
Eating a balanced diet is important. What substances in food provide energy and materials for the development, growth, and repair of cells?
a.
sugar
b.
nutrients
c.
salt
d.
fiber
Hint
12.
Which mineral aids in digestion of proteins and carbohydrates?
a.
calcium
b.
magnesium
c.
sodium
d.
iron
Hint
13.
What is considered the end of the line in your digestive system?
a.
large intestine
b.
stomach
c.
small intestine
d.
liver
Hint
14.
Tiny, fingerlike projections are found in the folds of your small intestine. What are they called?
a.
cilia
b.
villi
c.
hairs
d.
flagella
Hint
15.
What do enzymes control?
a.
the color of your eyes
b.
how fast you react to stimuli
c.
the rate of processes in your body
d.
blood flow
Hint
