Question 1

An enzyme that will digest proteins into polypeptides is

Accepted Answer

A)  lipase. 
B)  amylase. 
C)  nuclease. 
D)  maltase. 
E)  trypsin. 
A)  lipase. 
B)  amylase. 
C)  nuclease. 
D)  maltase. 
E)  trypsin.

Question 2

Gastrin causes

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibition of HCl secretion. 
B)  increases in the secretion of gastric glands. 
C)  the change of pepsin into pepsinogen.. 
D)  the upper esophageal sphincter to open. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  inhibition of HCl secretion. 
B)  increases in the secretion of gastric glands. 
C)  the change of pepsin into pepsinogen.. 
D)  the upper esophageal sphincter to open. 
E)  all of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is faster?

Accepted Answer

A)  the normal rate of peristalsis in the small intestine 
B)  the normal rate of peristalsis in the colon 
A)  the normal rate of peristalsis in the small intestine 
B)  the normal rate of peristalsis in the colon

Question 4

The fusion of the hepatic duct with the cystic duct forms the

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatic portal vein. 
B)  porta hepatis. 
C)  common bile duct. 
D)  common pancreatic duct. 
E)  bile canaliculus. 
A)  hepatic portal vein. 
B)  porta hepatis. 
C)  common bile duct. 
D)  common pancreatic duct. 
E)  bile canaliculus.

Question 5

An intestinal hormone that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreatic islet cells is

Accepted Answer

A)  enterocrinin 
B)  enterokinase. 
C)  secretin. 
D)  cholecystokinin. 
E)  GIP. 
A)  enterocrinin 
B)  enterokinase. 
C)  secretin. 
D)  cholecystokinin. 
E)  GIP.

Question 6

Increased parasympathetic stimulation of the intestine would result in

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased motility. 
B)  decreased secretion. 
C)  decreased sensitivity of local reflexes. 
D)  decreased segmentation. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  decreased motility. 
B)  decreased secretion. 
C)  decreased sensitivity of local reflexes. 
D)  decreased segmentation. 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

The teeth best adapted for biting off relatively large pieces of food are the

Accepted Answer

A)  incisors. 
B)  cuspids. 
C)  bicuspids. 
D)  molars. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  incisors. 
B)  cuspids. 
C)  bicuspids. 
D)  molars. 
E)  none of the above

Question 8

Sections of muscular contractions that mix the contents of the small intestine are called

Accepted Answer

A)  segmentations. 
B)  pendulum movements. 
C)  peristalsis. 
D)  churning movements. 
E)  mastications. 
A)  segmentations. 
B)  pendulum movements. 
C)  peristalsis. 
D)  churning movements. 
E)  mastications.

Question 9

A blockage of the ducts from the parotid glands would

Accepted Answer

A)  result in the production of more viscous saliva. 
B)  impair the lubricating properties of saliva. 
C)  interfere with carbohydrate digestion in the mouth. 
D)  eliminate the sense of taste. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  result in the production of more viscous saliva. 
B)  impair the lubricating properties of saliva. 
C)  interfere with carbohydrate digestion in the mouth. 
D)  eliminate the sense of taste. 
E)  all of the above

Question 10

The first set of teeth to appear are the _________________________ teeth.

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The answer of The first set of teeth to appear...

Question 11

An intestinal hormone that stimulates the pancreas to release a watery secretion that is high in bicarbonate ion is

Accepted Answer

A)  enterocrinin. 
B)  secretin. 
C)  cholecystokinin. 
D)  GIP. 
E)  gastrin. 
A)  enterocrinin. 
B)  secretin. 
C)  cholecystokinin. 
D)  GIP. 
E)  gastrin.

Question 12

Gastrin is released in response to

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins, alcohol, and caffeine. 
B)  parasympathetic innervation. 
C)  the sight of food. 
D)  the smell of food. 
E)  chyme entering the esophagus. 
A)  proteins, alcohol, and caffeine. 
B)  parasympathetic innervation. 
C)  the sight of food. 
D)  the smell of food. 
E)  chyme entering the esophagus.

Question 13

The enzyme amylase digests

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates. 
B)  proteins. 
C)  lipids. 
D)  nucleic acids. 
E)  vitamins. 
A)  carbohydrates. 
B)  proteins. 
C)  lipids. 
D)  nucleic acids. 
E)  vitamins.

Question 14

Removal of water and reduction of chyme volume is called _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Removal of water and reduction of chyme...

Question 15

The roof of the oral cavity is formed by the

Accepted Answer

A)  vestibule. 
B)  palate. 
C)  gingival. 
D)  tongue. 
E)  pharynx. 
A)  vestibule. 
B)  palate. 
C)  gingival. 
D)  tongue. 
E)  pharynx.

Question 16

Decreased levels of bile salts in the bile would interfere with

Accepted Answer

A)  protein digestion. 
B)  fat digestion. 
C)  digestion of disaccharides. 
D)  digestion of complex carbohydrates. 
E)  digestion of vitamins. 
A)  protein digestion. 
B)  fat digestion. 
C)  digestion of disaccharides. 
D)  digestion of complex carbohydrates. 
E)  digestion of vitamins.

Question 17

The ________ are double sheets of peritoneal membrane that hold some of the visceral organs in their proper position.

Accepted Answer

A)  serosa 
B)  adventitia 
C)  mesenteries 
D)  fibrosa 
E)  muscularis 
A)  serosa 
B)  adventitia 
C)  mesenteries 
D)  fibrosa 
E)  muscularis

Question 18

Which of the following is a major action of the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  secrete enzymes 
B)  reabsorb water 
C)  regulate the release of bile 
D)  secrete digestive enzymes 
E)  produce hormones 
A)  secrete enzymes 
B)  reabsorb water 
C)  regulate the release of bile 
D)  secrete digestive enzymes 
E)  produce hormones

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

An enzyme that will digest proteins into polypeptides is

Gastrin causes

Which of the following is faster?

The fusion of the hepatic duct with the cystic duct forms the

An intestinal hormone that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreatic islet cells is

Increased parasympathetic stimulation of the intestine would result in

The teeth best adapted for biting off relatively large pieces of food are the

Sections of muscular contractions that mix the contents of the small intestine are called

A blockage of the ducts from the parotid glands would

The first set of teeth to appear are the _________________________ teeth.

An intestinal hormone that stimulates the pancreas to release a watery secretion that is high in bicarbonate ion is

Gastrin is released in response to

The enzyme amylase digests

Removal of water and reduction of chyme volume is called _________________________.

The roof of the oral cavity is formed by the

Decreased levels of bile salts in the bile would interfere with

The ________ are double sheets of peritoneal membrane that hold some of the visceral organs in their proper position.

Which of the following is a major action of the large intestine?

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

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

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An enzyme that will digest proteins into polypeptides is

Gastrin causes

Which of the following is faster?

The fusion of the hepatic duct with the cystic duct forms the

An intestinal hormone that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreatic islet cells is

Increased parasympathetic stimulation of the intestine would result in

The teeth best adapted for biting off relatively large pieces of food are the

Sections of muscular contractions that mix the contents of the small intestine are called

A blockage of the ducts from the parotid glands would

The first set of teeth to appear are the _________________________ teeth.

An intestinal hormone that stimulates the pancreas to release a watery secretion that is high in bicarbonate ion is

Gastrin is released in response to

The enzyme amylase digests

Removal of water and reduction of chyme volume is called _________________________.

The roof of the oral cavity is formed by the

Decreased levels of bile salts in the bile would interfere with

The ________ are double sheets of peritoneal membrane that hold some of the visceral organs in their proper position.

Which of the following is a major action of the large intestine?

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

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label 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

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The Respiratory System

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