(QUIZ) General Science MCQs : The Digestive System

1. Consider the following statements.

(i) Animals are hetaotrophs
(ii) Ingestive eaters use mouth to ingest food.
(iii) Tape worms ingest food through body walls.
Which of the above are false?

1. i & ii only
2. ii & iii only
3. All of the above
4. iii only

2. Consider the following statements.

(i) Small intestine is where final digestion & absorption takes place.
(ii) Small intestine is coiled tube over 3 meters long.
(iii) The upper part of the duodenum is the most active in digestion.
Which of the following are true?

1.  i & ii only
2.  All of the above
3.  ii & iii only
4.  iii only

3. Consider the following statements.

(i) Liver produces bile.
(ii) Carbohydrates, proteins & fats are digested in small intestine.
(iii) Proteases are enigmas secreted by pancreas.
Which of the above are correct?

1.  i & ii only
2.  ii & iii only
3.  ii only
4.  All of the above

4. Consider the following function regarding liver.

(i) Detoxification of blood.
(ii) Production of bile.
(iii) Production of Urea from amino groups & ammonia.
Which of the following are true?

1.  i & ii only
2.  ii & iii only
3.  iii only
4. All of the above.

5. Consider the following statements.

(i) Large intestine is made up of colon, cecum, appendix & rectum.
(ii) Material in large intestine is indigestible residue.
(iii) It performs microbial fermentation.
Which of the above are false?

1.  i, ii & iii only 
2.  ii, & iii only
3.  None of the above
4.  ii only

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