Exam 41: Anatomy of the Digestive System

Chyme is created in the ________.

The stomach stores and mechanically breaks down food. In addition, the stomach also ________.

The ________ contains lobules with sinusoids that lead to a central venous structure.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the large intestine?

The last portion of the small intestine is the ________.

If an incision had to be made in the small intestine to remove an obstruction, the first layer of tissue to be cut is the ________.

How many layers make up the esophagus?

All of the following secrete substances into the duodenum EXCEPT ________.

Which cells of the pancreas are endocrine cells?

What structure regulates what enters the colon from the ileum?

The pharynx is divided into ________ anatomical regions.

The blood vessels in the alimentary canal that nourish the epithelium and absorb digested nutrients lie in the ________.

Which two types of secretory cells make up the salivary glands?

Chief cells ________.

All of the following are regions of the stomach EXCEPT the ________.

What part of the alimentary canal carries food to the stomach?

Sheets of serous membrane that hold the digestive tract in place are the ________.

Which statement is true about primary teeth?

The small intestine is specialized for absorption. The absorptive effectiveness is enhanced by increasing the surface area of the intestinal wall. Which of the following accomplish this task?

The layer of the digestive tube that contains blood vessels, lymphatic nodes, and nerves is the ________.