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Which part of the body connects the mouth and the stomach? SC.F.1.4.2 A) the esophagus B) the uvula C) the villi D) the trachea 2.
Where is bile that is produced in the liver stored?SC.F.1.4.2 A) in the diaphragm B) in the hepatic duct C) in the gallbladder D) in the small intestine 3.
Which of these helps the body manage stress? SC.F.1.4.2, SC.F.1.4.7 A) adrenal glands B) ovaries C) parathyroid glands D) hypothalamus 4.
Which of these enzymes begins the chemical digestion process of proteins in food? SC.F.1.4.1 A) monosaccharides B) pancreas C) pepsin D) dentin 5.
When the hypothalamus detects that a person's body is becoming dehydrated, it stimulates the pituitary gland to release __________. SC.F.1.4.1, SC.F.1.4.2, SC.F.1.4.5, SC.F.1.4.6, SC.F.1.4.7 A) human growth hormone B) glucagon C) antidiuretic hormone D) adrenaline 6.
Which of these is NOT a complex carbohydrate?A) cereal B) bread C) strawberries D) rice 7.
After nutrients have been absorbed, indigestible food material goes to __________. SC.F.1.4.2 A) the villi B) the bile duct C) the tonsils D) the large intestine 8.
The human body needs 20 __________ to perform protein synthesis. SC.F.1.4.8 A) fats B) simple carbohydrates C) Calories D) amino acids 9.
Which portion of the human brain connects the endocrine and nervous systems? SC.F.1.4.2, SC.F.1.4.6 A) the cerebellum B) the hypothalamus C) the medulla oblongata D) the cerebrum 10.
A person's level of physical activity affects their __________. SC.F.1.4.1 A) teeth and bone formation B) water solubility C) nerve activity D) metabolic rate 11.
__________ prevents food from entering the respiratory tract when a person swallows. SC.F.1.4.2 A) The liver B) The duodenum C) The epiglottis D) The diaphragm 12.
Which of these is a fat-soluble vitamin? SC.F.1.4.8 A) biotin B) vitamin D C) vitamin B6 D) niacin 13.
Calcitonin is secreted by __________. SC.F.1.4.2, SC.F.1.4.5 A) the thyroid gland B) the pituitary gland C) the testes gland D) the adrenal gland 14.
(4.0K) This diagram shows the control pathway of human growth hormone (hGH) in the blood. Which of these stimulates the liver to convert glycogen into glucose? SC.F.1.4.1, SC.F.1.4.5, SC.F.1.4.6 A) hypothalamus B) liver C) hGH D) pituitary gland 15.
Which mineral is responsible for formation of hemoglobin? SC.F.1.4.8 A) calcium B) potassium C) iron D) magnesium