Quiz on Human Body - 3

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The latest quiz by our quizmasters delves into the fascinating world of human anatomy, exploring the organs, systems, and functions that keep us alive and thriving. From the brain’s complex signals to the heart’s rhythmic beats, the body is a masterpiece of nature. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how the body works, test your knowledge of its vital functions, and uncover some surprising facts along the way. Think you know the human body inside and out?

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1. The digestive process starts in the mouth where the food is broken down chemically by an enzyme called ________.

a. Amylase

b. Pepsin

c. Trypsin

d. Steapsin

2. The protease enzymes break down proteins into ____________.

a. Fatty acids

b. Starch

c. Sugar

d. Amino acids

3. The lipase enzymes break down _______ into fatty acids and glycerol.

a. Proteins

b. Starch

c. Lipids

d. Amino acids

4. What takes the place of oxygen in red blood cells when people smoke?

a. Carbon dioxide

b. Nitrogen

c. Vapour

d. Carbon monoxide

5. The ribs are moved by two sets of ________ muscles.

a. Pleural

b. Intercostal

c. Cardiac

d. Thoracic

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Answers

1. The digestive process starts in the mouth where the food is broken down chemically by an enzyme called ________.

a. Amylase

b. Pepsin

c. Trypsin

d. Steapsin

Did You Know?

The amylase enzyme is found in the saliva. While the food is broken down mechanically by the teeth, the amylase breaks it chemically.

Read more about it in this link.

2. The protease enzymes break down proteins into ____________.

a. Fatty acids

b. Starch

c. Sugar

d. Amino acids

Did You Know?

In the small intestine, proteases digest dietary proteins to allow absorption of amino acids. Proteases are also involved in blood coagulation, immune function, bone formation, etc.

Read more about it in this link.

3. The lipase enzymes break down _______ into fatty acids and glycerol.

a. Proteins

b. Starch

c. Lipids

d. Amino acids

Did You Know?

Lipase is an enzyme that the body uses to break down fats so they can be absorbed in the intestines. Lipase is produced in the pancreas, mouth, and stomach.

Read more about it in this link.

4. What takes the place of oxygen in red blood cells when people smoke?

a. Carbon dioxide

b. Nitrogen

c. Vapour

d. Carbon monoxide

Did You Know?

Smoking is extremely dangerous to health. Tobacco contains carbon monoxide which replaces oxygen in the red blood cells making it harder for blood to flow in the body.

Read more about it in this link.

5. The ribs are moved by two sets of ________ muscles.

a. Pleural

b. Intercostal

c. Cardiac

d. Thoracic

Did You Know?

The ribs are moved by the intercostal muscles while the lungs are sealed within two pleural membranes.

Read more about it in this link.

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