Secondary 3 Biology: Human Digestive System Quiz
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
1. Which of the following is not part of the alimentary canal?
A. Stomach B. Pancreas C. Small intestine D. Oesophagus
2. The main function of the small intestine is:
A. Absorption of water B. Production of saliva C. Absorption of nutrients D. Storage of faeces
3. Bile is produced by the ___ and stored in the ___
A. Stomach, pancreas B. Liver, gallbladder C. Pancreas, small intestine D. Gallbladder, liver
4. Which enzyme breaks down proteins into peptides?
A. Amylase B. Lipase C. Pepsin D. Maltase
5. Peristalsis refers to:
A. Chemical breakdown of food B. Movement of food through the bloodstream C. Rhythmic
contraction of muscles to move food D. Secretion of enzymes in the stomach
6. Which organ secretes hydrochloric acid?
A. Liver B. Small intestine C. Pancreas D. Stomach
7. What is the correct order of the digestive process?
A. Ingestion -> Absorption -> Digestion -> Egestion
B. Ingestion -> Digestion -> Absorption -> Egestion
C. Digestion -> Absorption -> Ingestion -> Egestion
D. Ingestion -> Egestion -> Digestion -> Absorption
8. The end product of carbohydrate digestion is:
A. Amino acids B. Fatty acids C. Glucose D. Glycerol
9. Which part of the digestive system absorbs most water?
A. Small intestine B. Large intestine C. Stomach D. Oesophagus
10. Which enzyme is not involved in the digestion of proteins?
A. Pepsin B. Trypsin C. Amylase D. Erepsin
Section B: Short Answer Questions (2-4 marks each)
11. Define digestion and explain why it is necessary for humans.
12. State two differences between mechanical and chemical digestion.
13. What are villi and what is their role in digestion?
14. Name one enzyme each that breaks down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and state the end
product of each.
15. Why is it important for food to be digested before it is absorbed into the bloodstream?
Section C: Diagram-Based Questions
16. Label the parts A to H on the diagram of the human digestive system.
17. Draw arrows to show the path food travels from ingestion to egestion.
18. Match each labelled organ to its primary function (e.g., produces enzymes, absorbs nutrients,
stores bile, etc.).
Section D: Application/Scenario Questions (3-5 marks each)
19. A person has a damaged pancreas. Explain how this might affect digestion.
20. Sarah ate a meal rich in starch, protein, and fat. Describe what happens to the food from
ingestion to absorption. Include where each type of food is digested and the enzymes involved.
21. Explain how the structure of the small intestine helps in the efficient absorption of nutrients.
22. James had his gallbladder removed. What role does bile play in digestion, and how might this
affect him?
Bonus Question (5 marks)
23. Design an experiment to investigate the effect of temperature on the activity of amylase. Include:
- Aim
- Variables (independent, dependent, controlled)
- Brief method
- Expected result
