Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Digestive system

Digestive system — practice question

(a)[6]

Fig. 7.1 shows the human digestive system. State the letter in Fig. 7.1 that identifies: the gall bladder the organ that secretes salivary amylase where egestion happens where most absorption takes place where physical digestion happens where the pH is acidic.

(b)[2]

The boxes on the left contain examples of nutrients, while the boxes on the right contain examples of molecules. Draw lines to connect each nutrient with a molecule found within it. Draw two lines.

(c)[1]

State which vitamin deficiency leads to rickets.

(d)[2]

Describe the dietary importance of the mineral ions calcium and iron. calcium ................................................................. iron .................................................................

(e)[2]

Fat, protein, vitamins and mineral ions are all needed in a balanced diet. State the names of two further components of a balanced diet.

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