Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The movement of nutrients through the wall of the digestive tract is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ingestion. 
B)  mechanical digestion. 
C)  compaction. 
D)  absorption. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  ingestion. 
B)  mechanical digestion. 
C)  compaction. 
D)  absorption. 
E)  all of the above

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Most digestion takes place in the _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most digestion takes place in the _________________________....

Question 5

A stratified squamous epithelial lining can be found in the

Accepted Answer

A)  anal canal. 
B)  esophagus. 
C)  oral cavity. 
D)  oropharynx. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  anal canal. 
B)  esophagus. 
C)  oral cavity. 
D)  oropharynx. 
E)  all of the above

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The ________ are blade-shaped teeth that function in cutting or chopping.

Accepted Answer

A)  wisdom teeth 
B)  incisors 
C)  bicuspids 
D)  cuspids 
E)  molars 
A)  wisdom teeth 
B)  incisors 
C)  bicuspids 
D)  cuspids 
E)  molars

Question 8

During the defecation reflex, the

Accepted Answer

A)  diaphragm is lowered. 
B)  epiglottis is opened. 
C)  abdominal wall relaxes. 
D)  internal abdominal pressure decreases. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  diaphragm is lowered. 
B)  epiglottis is opened. 
C)  abdominal wall relaxes. 
D)  internal abdominal pressure decreases. 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

Match the structure of the digestive system with its function.
_____ 1. oral cavity, teeth, A. dehydration and compaction of indigestible
tongue materials in preparation for elimination
_____ 2. salivary glands B. secretion of bile (important for lipid digestion),
storage of nutrients, many other vital functions
_____ 3. liver C. storage and concentration of bile
_____ 4. pharynx D. transport of materials to the stomach
_____ 5. esophagus E. secretion of buffers and digestive enzymes
by exocrine cells; secretion of hormones
by endocrine cells
_____ 6. gallbladder F. mechanical processing, moistening, mixing
with salivary secretions
_____ 7. stomach G. chemical breakdown of materials by acid and
enzymes; mechanical processing through
muscular contractions
_____ 8. large intestine H. secretion of lubricating fluid containing enzymes
that break down carbohydrates
_____ 9. pancreas I. enzymatic digestion and absorption of water,
organic substrates, vitamins, and ions
_____ 10. small intestine J. pharyngeal muscles propel materials
into esophagus

Accepted Answer

1-F, 2-H,

Question 10

The layer of the digestive wall immediately beneath the epithelium is the

Accepted Answer

A)  lamina propria. 
B)  submucosa. 
C)  muscularis. 
D)  serosa. 
E)  adventitia 
A)  lamina propria. 
B)  submucosa. 
C)  muscularis. 
D)  serosa. 
E)  adventitia

Question 11

The liver functions to

Accepted Answer

A)  form glucose from noncarbohydrates. 
B)  store vitamins. 
C)  destroy damaged RBC. 
D)  produce bile. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  form glucose from noncarbohydrates. 
B)  store vitamins. 
C)  destroy damaged RBC. 
D)  produce bile. 
E)  all of the above

Question 12

Nutrients generally absorbed by the large intestine are

Accepted Answer

A)  electrolytes. 
B)  water. 
C)  fats. 
D)  proteins. 
E)  both A and B 
A)  electrolytes. 
B)  water. 
C)  fats. 
D)  proteins. 
E)  both A and B

Question 13

Which of the following is a function of HCl in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  denaturing proteins 
B)  destroying bacteria 
C)  activating pepsinogen 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  denaturing proteins 
B)  destroying bacteria 
C)  activating pepsinogen 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

A drug that blocks the action of the hormone cholecystokinin would affect

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of bile produced by the liver. 
B)  the composition of pancreatic secretions. 
C)  the level of intestinal gastrin. 
D)  secretions of the duodenal glands. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  the amount of bile produced by the liver. 
B)  the composition of pancreatic secretions. 
C)  the level of intestinal gastrin. 
D)  secretions of the duodenal glands. 
E)  all of the above

Question 15

The compound necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12 is called _________________________.

Accepted Answer

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Circular m

Question 17

The first place mechanical digestion takes place is the

Accepted Answer

A)  oral cavity. 
B)  esophagus. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  pancreas. 
E)  small intestine. 
A)  oral cavity. 
B)  esophagus. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  pancreas. 
E)  small intestine.

Question 18

The taeniae coli are

Accepted Answer

A)  external pouches of the colon. 
B)  three longitudinal bands of muscle located beneath the serosa of the colon. 
C)  ridges in the mucosa of the colon. 
D)  polyps that obstruct the sigmoid colon. 
E)  tumors normally found in the ascending colon. 
A)  external pouches of the colon. 
B)  three longitudinal bands of muscle located beneath the serosa of the colon. 
C)  ridges in the mucosa of the colon. 
D)  polyps that obstruct the sigmoid colon. 
E)  tumors normally found in the ascending colon.

Question 19

The ________ gland empties into the upper regions of the oral cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)  submaxillary 
B)  submandibular 
C)  parotid 
D)  sublingual 
E)  vestibular 
A)  submaxillary 
B)  submandibular 
C)  parotid 
D)  sublingual 
E)  vestibular

Question 20

Rugae are

Accepted Answer

A)  submucosal ridges in the stomach. 
B)  involved in absorption of liquids from the stomach. 
C)  pockets in the lining of the stomach that contain secretory cells. 
D)  located in the esophagus. 
E)  areas where proteins are digested. 
A)  submucosal ridges in the stomach. 
B)  involved in absorption of liquids from the stomach. 
C)  pockets in the lining of the stomach that contain secretory cells. 
D)  located in the esophagus. 
E)  areas where proteins are digested.

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

The movement of nutrients through the wall of the digestive tract is called

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

Most digestion takes place in the _________________________.

A stratified squamous epithelial lining can be found in the

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

The ________ are blade-shaped teeth that function in cutting or chopping.

During the defecation reflex, the

The layer of the digestive wall immediately beneath the epithelium is the

The liver functions to

Nutrients generally absorbed by the large intestine are

Which of the following is a function of HCl in the stomach?

A drug that blocks the action of the hormone cholecystokinin would affect

The compound necessary for the absorption of vitamin B₁₂ is called _________________________.

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

The first place mechanical digestion takes place is the

The taeniae coli are

The ________ gland empties into the upper regions of the oral cavity.

Rugae are

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

The movement of nutrients through the wall of the digestive tract is called

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

Most digestion takes place in the _________________________.

A stratified squamous epithelial lining can be found in the

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

The ________ are blade-shaped teeth that function in cutting or chopping.

During the defecation reflex, the

The layer of the digestive wall immediately beneath the epithelium is the

The liver functions to

Nutrients generally absorbed by the large intestine are

Which of the following is a function of HCl in the stomach?

A drug that blocks the action of the hormone cholecystokinin would affect

The compound necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12 is called _________________________.

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

The first place mechanical digestion takes place is the

The taeniae coli are

The ________ gland empties into the upper regions of the oral cavity.

Rugae are

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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 compound necessary for the absorption of vitamin B₁₂ is called _________________________.