The Human Digestive System

Introduction

Good Morning Grade 11's! To get this lesson started please watch my introduction and welcome video below:

 

https://youtu.be/PCFTor5bUAQ

 

 

 

Task

Please watch the following videos before completing your task as it will give you a clear and thorough understanding of the content:

  • Human Nutrition:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVXX-sU8Ey0

 

  • Peristalsis:

https://youtu.be/VwiGXtNnh1E

 

Process

                                                                                                         Task 5

                                                                                         Due: 15th September 2021

                                                                                                   Total Marks: 45

 

                                                                                       The Human Digestive System                            

                                            Answer the following questions only after watching the videos provided above.

                                                                                                     Good Luck!

Section A

Question 1

(1.1)The process of breaking down large food particles into smaller and water-soluble particles, which can be easily absorbed by the blood plasma, is called:

  1. Digestion
  2. Absorption
  3. Egestion
  4. None of the above                                                                          (1)

(1.2) Which of the following is an organ of the alimentary canal?  

  1. Esophagus
  2. Stomach
  3. Small intestine
  4. All of the above                                                                               (1)

(1.3) Which sphincter is associated with the stomach?

  1. Oddi
  2. Pyloric
  3. Internal involuntary
  4. External Voluntary                                                                          (1)

(1.4) Stores bile and releases it into the small intestine

  1. Gallbladder
  2. Liver
  3. Stomach
  4. Pancreas                                                                                       (1)

1.5)                    types of salivary glands secrete into the oral cavity.

  1. Five
  2. Three
  3. Two
  4. One                                                                                                (1)

                                                                                                                 (5)

Section B

Question 2

Study the diagram of the digestive system and answer the questions that follow

 

(2.1) Provide labels for A-K                                                                  (11)

2.2) Give a letter for the structure that:

(a) Produces bile

(b) Controls blood glucose

(c) Absorbs most of the nutrients                                                         (3)

 

2.3) Name the 5 main stages of animal nutrition                                  (5)                    

2.5) where does the chemical digestion of protein take place?            (1)

                                                                                                              (20)

 

Section C

Question 3

 

Write a short essay in which you describe the 5 main stages of nutrition as well as explaining the process of peristalsis.

 

                                                                                        Total Section C: 20

                                                                                          Grand Total: 45

Evaluation

Evaluation of marks will be as followed:

SECTION:

Section A

 

Question 1

MARKS AWARDED:

 

 

(5)

Section B

 

Question 2

 

 

(20)

Section C

 

Question 3

Content:

Synthesis

Total:

 

 

 

(17)

(3)

(20)

Grand Total:

45 MARKS

Conclusion

In conclusion, I hope you found this lesson exciting and informative. For your homework activity/exercise, I would like you to write a short paragraph on how you found the lesson and the integration of the use of this platform (Webquest) for teaching and learning.

  • Also, please watch the following video in preparation for our next lesson.

https://youtu.be/0fyjMp8a8f4

 

Credits

Resources/ Media:

  • Life Sciences Grade 11 Textbook
  • Two Youtube Videos:

(1)Human Nutrition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVXX-sU8Ey0

(2)Swallowing & Peristalsis

https://youtu.be/VwiGXtNnh1E

Teacher Page

Ghouwa Galvan

Student number: 217248330

Email ghouwa09@gmail.com for any inquiries.