Exam 16: The Digestive System

_________________________ helps to regulate the pH of pancreatic secretions.

The ________ are pointed teeth that are adapted for tearing and shredding.

After the splenic flexure, the colon becomes the

Persons who have undergone a total gastrectomy can survive because the stomach's only absolutely vital function is

The portion of the small intestine that is attached to the pylorus of the stomach is the

An intestinal hormone that stimulates the gall bladder to release bile is

Which of the following NEVER comes in physical contact with ingested food?

The ________ are teeth with flattened crowns and prominent ridges that are adapted for grinding.

The main part of the stomach is called the

Dave is under a lot of stress at his job and at home. He begins to feel discomfort and a burning sensation in his abdomen following a meal. After consulting a doctor, he finds that he has developed a duodenal ulcer. He does not understand how being nervous would cause the ulcer and asks you to explain. What would you tell Dave?

Cholecystokinin from the intestinal wall is stimulated by the presence of

Ingestion refers to the

The largest of the salivary glands is(are) the

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label O: ________

Gastrin is released by _________________________ cells.

The salivary glands that produce secretions rich in salivary amylase are the

The _________________________ ligament marks the division between the left and right lobes of the liver.

Major regions of the large intestine include the

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label D: ________

The first place in which chemical digestion takes place is the