Question 1

Chewing is called

Accepted Answer

A)  segmentation. 
B)  pendulum movements. 
C)  peristalsis. 
D)  churning movements. 
E)  mastication. 
A)  segmentation. 
B)  pendulum movements. 
C)  peristalsis. 
D)  churning movements. 
E)  mastication.

Question 2

An obstruction of the cystic duct would result in

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreatitis. 
B)  jaundice. 
C)  the inability to digest protein. 
D)  increased sugar in the chyme. 
E)  an inability to absorb water-soluble vitamins. 
A)  pancreatitis. 
B)  jaundice. 
C)  the inability to digest protein. 
D)  increased sugar in the chyme. 
E)  an inability to absorb water-soluble vitamins.

Question 3

The portion of a tooth that is similar to bone and is living tissue is

Accepted Answer

A)  enamel. 
B)  cementum. 
C)  dentin. 
D)  pulp. 
E)  periodontium. 
A)  enamel. 
B)  cementum. 
C)  dentin. 
D)  pulp. 
E)  periodontium.

Question 4

Match the description in the first column with the term in the second column.
_____ 1. extends from dentin of tooth root to bone A. uvula
_____ 2. structure hanging from the pharyngeal arch B. frenulum
_____ 3. enzyme that breaks down starch C. palate
_____ 4. roof of the oral cavity D. amylase
_____ 5. structure that anchors the tongue E. periodontal ligament
to the mouth floor

Accepted Answer

1-E, 2-A,

Question 5

Functions of the large intestine include

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical digestion of chyme. 
B)  temporary food storage. 
C)  reabsorption of water and compaction of feces. 
D)  absorption of the products of digestion. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  chemical digestion of chyme. 
B)  temporary food storage. 
C)  reabsorption of water and compaction of feces. 
D)  absorption of the products of digestion. 
E)  all of the above

Question 6

The mucous epithelium is a component of the

Accepted Answer

A)  serosa. 
B)  muscularis. 
C)  submucosa. 
D)  mucosa. 
E)  adventitia. 
A)  serosa. 
B)  muscularis. 
C)  submucosa. 
D)  mucosa. 
E)  adventitia.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Using the figure above, identify...

Question 8

An expanded chamber in the region of the ileum at the ileocecal valve is the

Accepted Answer

A)  appendix. 
B)  sigmoid colon. 
C)  rectum. 
D)  haustra. 
E)  cecum. 
A)  appendix. 
B)  sigmoid colon. 
C)  rectum. 
D)  haustra. 
E)  cecum.

Question 9

During the cephalic phase of gastric secretion,

Accepted Answer

A)  the stomach responds to distention. 
B)  secretin inhibits parietal and chief cell action. 
C)  there is an increased flow of action potentials along the vagus nerve to the stomach. 
D)  the intestine reflex inhibits gastric emptying. 
E)  production of gastric juice slows down. 
A)  the stomach responds to distention. 
B)  secretin inhibits parietal and chief cell action. 
C)  there is an increased flow of action potentials along the vagus nerve to the stomach. 
D)  the intestine reflex inhibits gastric emptying. 
E)  production of gastric juice slows down.

Question 10

The portion of the small intestine that performs most absorption is the

Accepted Answer

A)  ileum. 
B)  duodenum. 
C)  jejunum. 
D)  pylorus. 
E)  cecum. 
A)  ileum. 
B)  duodenum. 
C)  jejunum. 
D)  pylorus. 
E)  cecum.

Question 11

A characteristic common of all protein-digesting enzymes is

Accepted Answer

A)  secretion by the pancreas. 
B)  activation by HCl. 
C)  secretion in an inactive form. 
D)  stimulation by enterokinase. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  secretion by the pancreas. 
B)  activation by HCl. 
C)  secretion in an inactive form. 
D)  stimulation by enterokinase. 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

Intrinsic factor is necessary for the absorption of _________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Intrinsic factor is necessary for the absorption...

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Using the figure above, identify...

Question 14

Secretions from the salivary glands

Accepted Answer

A)  are mostly digestive enzymes. 
B)  help to control bacterial populations in the mouth. 
C)  help to lubricate the oral cavity and its contents. 
D)  B and C only 
E)  all of the above 
A)  are mostly digestive enzymes. 
B)  help to control bacterial populations in the mouth. 
C)  help to lubricate the oral cavity and its contents. 
D)  B and C only 
E)  all of the above

Question 15

The portion of the stomach that lies in contact with the diaphragm is the

Accepted Answer

A)  cardia. 
B)  pylorus. 
C)  fundus. 
D)  antrum. 
E)  body. 
A)  cardia. 
B)  pylorus. 
C)  fundus. 
D)  antrum. 
E)  body.

Question 16

The lesser omentum is

Accepted Answer

A)  a major portion of the stomach. 
B)  attached to the stomach at the greater curvature. 
C)  important in the digestion of fats. 
D)  a fatty sheet that hangs like an apron over the abdominal viscera. 
E)  a sheet of connective tissue that attaches the stomach to the liver and pancreas. 
A)  a major portion of the stomach. 
B)  attached to the stomach at the greater curvature. 
C)  important in the digestion of fats. 
D)  a fatty sheet that hangs like an apron over the abdominal viscera. 
E)  a sheet of connective tissue that attaches the stomach to the liver and pancreas.

Question 17

Contraction of the ________ layer of the intestinal wall functions to change the shape of the intestinal lumen and moves food through its length.

Accepted Answer

A)  mucosa 
B)  submucosa 
C)  serosa 
D)  muscularis 
E)  adventitia 
A)  mucosa 
B)  submucosa 
C)  serosa 
D)  muscularis 
E)  adventitia

Question 18

Absorptive effectiveness of the small intestine is enhanced by

Accepted Answer

A)  plicae. 
B)  villi. 
C)  microvilli. 
D)  intestinal movements. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  plicae. 
B)  villi. 
C)  microvilli. 
D)  intestinal movements. 
E)  all of the above

Question 19

Plicae and intestinal villi

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the surface area of the mucosa of the small intestine. 
B)  carry products of digestion that will not pass through the walls of blood capillaries. 
C)  produce new cells for the mucosa of the small intestine. 
D)  secrete digestive enzymes. 
E)  produce hormones. 
A)  increase the surface area of the mucosa of the small intestine. 
B)  carry products of digestion that will not pass through the walls of blood capillaries. 
C)  produce new cells for the mucosa of the small intestine. 
D)  secrete digestive enzymes. 
E)  produce hormones.

Question 20

The human liver is composed of ________ lobe(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  five 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  five

Chewing is called

An obstruction of the cystic duct would result in

The portion of a tooth that is similar to bone and is living tissue is

Functions of the large intestine include

The mucous epithelium is a component of the

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

An expanded chamber in the region of the ileum at the ileocecal valve is the

During the cephalic phase of gastric secretion,

The portion of the small intestine that performs most absorption is the

A characteristic common of all protein-digesting enzymes is

Intrinsic factor is necessary for the absorption of _________________________

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

Secretions from the salivary glands

The portion of the stomach that lies in contact with the diaphragm is the

The lesser omentum is

Contraction of the ________ layer of the intestinal wall functions to change the shape of the intestinal lumen and moves food through its length.

Absorptive effectiveness of the small intestine is enhanced by

Plicae and intestinal villi

The human liver is composed of ________ lobe(s).

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Exam 16: The Digestive System

Chewing is called

An obstruction of the cystic duct would result in

The portion of a tooth that is similar to bone and is living tissue is

Functions of the large intestine include

The mucous epithelium is a component of the

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

An expanded chamber in the region of the ileum at the ileocecal valve is the

During the cephalic phase of gastric secretion,

The portion of the small intestine that performs most absorption is the

A characteristic common of all protein-digesting enzymes is

Intrinsic factor is necessary for the absorption of _________________________

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

Secretions from the salivary glands

The portion of the stomach that lies in contact with the diaphragm is the

The lesser omentum is

Contraction of the ________ layer of the intestinal wall functions to change the shape of the intestinal lumen and moves food through its length.

Absorptive effectiveness of the small intestine is enhanced by

Plicae and intestinal villi

The human liver is composed of ________ lobe(s).

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphoid System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

Nutrition and Metabolism

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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