Exam 16: Digestive System

Most of the liver is located in the _____ quadrant of the abdomen.

What is the term for the type of muscle tissue in the tongue?

Regurgitation of stomach contents into the esophagus is prevented by the

The partition that separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity is the

The passage of chyme through the cardiac sphincter initiates the intestinal phase of gastric secretions.

Bile salts emulsify fats prior to digestion and then aid in the absorption of the end products of fat digestion.

The most important factor for regulating secretions in the small intestine is

The end products of fat digestion are

What is the digestive function of the liver?

The exocrine portions of the pancreas are the

The anterior surface of the liver is divided into right and left lobes by the

What is the term for the enzyme in saliva?

Bile is temporarily stored in the

All of the following are correct about blood flow through the liver lobule EXCEPT

The splenic flexure is between the ascending colon and transverse colon.