Digestive System

Digestive System Quiz

Spec 7.2 · Cambridge IGCSE Biology: Quiz

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  1. 1. Which nutrient deficiency causes rickets?

    • A. Vitamin C
    • B. Vitamin D
    • C. Iron
    • D. Fibre

  2. 2. Which of these is part of the alimentary canal?

    • A. Pancreas
    • B. Liver
    • C. Small intestine
    • D. Gall bladder

  3. 3. What is egestion?

    • A. Taking food into the mouth
    • B. Breaking food into smaller molecules
    • C. Removal of undigested food from the body
    • D. Absorption of nutrients into the blood

  4. 4. Which layer of a tooth contains nerves and blood vessels?

    • A. Enamel
    • B. Dentine
    • C. Pulp
    • D. Cement

  5. 5. A student has bleeding gums and poor wound healing. Which deficiency is most likely, and why?

    • A. Vitamin D deficiency, because it affects bone calcium
    • B. Vitamin C deficiency, because it causes scurvy which affects gums and skin
    • C. Iron deficiency, because it affects red blood cells
    • D. Fibre deficiency, because it affects gut muscle

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