10th Class Biology Chapter 1 TestHUMAN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Q1. Multiple choice questions (Attempt all · 10 × 1 = 10)

1. Regular handwashing and avoiding contaminated water help prevent:

   1. Diarrhoea

   2. Constipation

   3. Diabetes

   4. Genetic disorders

2. Blood vomiting can occur in severe cases of which disorder?

   1. Constipation

   2. Mild diarrhoea

   3. Severe ulcers

   4. Food allergy

3. "Taking in food and drinks through the mouth" defines which step?

   1. Assimilation

   2. Absorption

   3. Ingestion

   4. Digestion

4. Pancreatic amylase is responsible for digesting:

   1. Proteins

   2. Carbohydrates

   3. Fats

   4. Vitamins

5. Iron supplements and painkillers can cause which digestive disorder?

   1. Constipation

   2. Diarrhoea

   3. Gastric ulcer

   4. Cholera

6. Having bowel movements less than how many times a week is considered constipation?

   1. 3 times

   2. 5 times

   3. 7 times

   4. 10 times

7. The elastic cartilage tissue present in the pharynx is called:

   1. Palate

   2. Glottis

   3. Epiglottis

   4. Pharynx

8. How many pairs of salivary glands are attached to the oral cavity?

   1. One

   2. Two

   3. Three

   4. Four

9. Breaking food into smaller parts that the body can absorb is called:

   1. Ingestion

   2. Digestion

   3. Assimilation

   4. Egestion

10. Pyloric sphincter is present between:

    1. Oral cavity and pharynx

    2. Stomach and pharynx

    3. Stomach and small intestine

    4. Small intestine and pharynx