Question 1

Glycogen is made and stored in the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Chylomicrons are aggregates of bile salts, monoglycerides, and free fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The myenteric plexus is a nerve network located in the submucosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

____________ cells, located with the crypts of Lieberkuhn, produce _________, which is able to lyse bacteria, and _____________, which are small proteins with antimicrobial power.

Accepted Answer

Paneth, ly

Question 5

The small intestinal epithelium actively secretes digestive enzymes into the intestinal lumen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match gastric cell with correct characteristic.
a.chief cells
b.parietal cells
c.mucous cells
d.G cells of PGA
-Secrete gastrin

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match gastric cell with correct characteristic.
a.chief cells
b.parietal...

Question 7

Fats are digested to

Accepted Answer

A) amino acids 
B) cellulose 
C) fatty acids and glycerol 
D) fructose 
E) monosaccharides 
A) amino acids 
B) cellulose 
C) fatty acids and glycerol 
D) fructose 
E) monosaccharides

Question 8

The pyloric sphincter is located between the

Accepted Answer

A) esophagus and stomach 
B) oral cavity and esophagus 
C) large intestine and rectum 
D) small intestine and large intestine 
E) stomach and small intestine 
A) esophagus and stomach 
B) oral cavity and esophagus 
C) large intestine and rectum 
D) small intestine and large intestine 
E) stomach and small intestine

Question 9

Bile salts are derivatives of cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The swallowing center is located in the

Accepted Answer

A) cerebral cortex 
B) medulla 
C) hypothalamus 
D) throat 
E) spinal cord 
A) cerebral cortex 
B) medulla 
C) hypothalamus 
D) throat 
E) spinal cord

Question 11

The pyloric gland area of the stomach antrum secretes

Accepted Answer

A) histamine 
B) gastrin 
C) intrinsic factor 
D) both a and b 
E) both a and c 
A) histamine 
B) gastrin 
C) intrinsic factor 
D) both a and b 
E) both a and c

Question 12

Lactose intolerance is caused by

Accepted Answer

A) lack of a specific disaccharidase 
B) lack of lactose 
C) bacterial metabolism of lactose 
D) a and b 
E) a and c 
A) lack of a specific disaccharidase 
B) lack of lactose 
C) bacterial metabolism of lactose 
D) a and b 
E) a and c

Question 13

Milk sugar is digested to

Accepted Answer

A) glucose and fructose 
B) glucose and galactose 
C) sucrose and glucose 
D) maltose 
E) cellulose 
A) glucose and fructose 
B) glucose and galactose 
C) sucrose and glucose 
D) maltose 
E) cellulose

Question 14

Distention of the stomach

Accepted Answer

A) triggers the gastrocolic reflex 
B) encourages motility in the intestines 
C) results in salivation 
D) does both a and b 
E) does both b and c 
A) triggers the gastrocolic reflex 
B) encourages motility in the intestines 
C) results in salivation 
D) does both a and b 
E) does both b and c

Question 15

The main sympathetic nerve supply to the digestive tract is the vagus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The pharyngoesophageal sphincter is normally closed to prevent

Accepted Answer

A) air from entering the esophagus during breathing 
B) gastric contents from refluxing back into the esophagus 
C) vomiting 
D) esophageal secretions from leaking into the stomach 
E) food from entering the pharynx 
A) air from entering the esophagus during breathing 
B) gastric contents from refluxing back into the esophagus 
C) vomiting 
D) esophageal secretions from leaking into the stomach 
E) food from entering the pharynx

Question 17

Indicate which hormone(s) is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code.
a.secretin and CCK
b.secretin
c.CCK
d.gastrin
-Secretion is inhibited by a low pH

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate which hormone(s) is being described by...

Question 18

Match the pancreatic digestive enzyme with the correct characteristic.
a.amylase
b.trypsin
c.chymotrypsin
d.lipase
-Activation initiated by trypsin

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the pancreatic digestive enzyme with the...

Question 19

The primary wave of peristalsis in the esophagus is initiated by the ____________ center, located in the medulla.If this primary wave fails to push the bolus to the stomach, a secondary peristaltic wave is initiated by the ________________.

Accepted Answer

swallowing

Question 20

Excessive accumulation of bilirubin in the body produces the condition of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Excessive accumulation of bilirubin in the body...

Glycogen is made and stored in the liver.

Chylomicrons are aggregates of bile salts, monoglycerides, and free fatty acids.

The myenteric plexus is a nerve network located in the submucosa.

________ cells, located with the crypts of Lieberkuhn, produce _, which is able to lyse bacteria, and _________, which are small proteins with antimicrobial power.

The small intestinal epithelium actively secretes digestive enzymes into the intestinal lumen.

Match gastric cell with correct characteristic. a.chief cells b.parietal cells c.mucous cells d.G cells of PGA -Secrete gastrin

Fats are digested to

The pyloric sphincter is located between the

Bile salts are derivatives of cholesterol.

The swallowing center is located in the

The pyloric gland area of the stomach antrum secretes

Lactose intolerance is caused by

Milk sugar is digested to

Distention of the stomach

The main sympathetic nerve supply to the digestive tract is the vagus.

The pharyngoesophageal sphincter is normally closed to prevent

Indicate which hormone(s) is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code. a.secretin and CCK b.secretin c.CCK d.gastrin -Secretion is inhibited by a low pH

Match the pancreatic digestive enzyme with the correct characteristic. a.amylase b.trypsin c.chymotrypsin d.lipase -Activation initiated by trypsin

The primary wave of peristalsis in the esophagus is initiated by the center, located in the medulla.If this primary wave fails to push the bolus to the stomach, a secondary peristaltic wave is initiated by the ____.

Excessive accumulation of bilirubin in the body produces the condition of ____________________.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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Exam 16: The Digestive System

Glycogen is made and stored in the liver.

Chylomicrons are aggregates of bile salts, monoglycerides, and free fatty acids.

The myenteric plexus is a nerve network located in the submucosa.

____________ cells, located with the crypts of Lieberkuhn, produce _________, which is able to lyse bacteria, and _____________, which are small proteins with antimicrobial power.

The small intestinal epithelium actively secretes digestive enzymes into the intestinal lumen.

Match gastric cell with correct characteristic. a.chief cells b.parietal cells c.mucous cells d.G cells of PGA -Secrete gastrin

Fats are digested to

The pyloric sphincter is located between the

Bile salts are derivatives of cholesterol.

The swallowing center is located in the

The pyloric gland area of the stomach antrum secretes

Lactose intolerance is caused by

Milk sugar is digested to

Distention of the stomach

The main sympathetic nerve supply to the digestive tract is the vagus.

The pharyngoesophageal sphincter is normally closed to prevent

Indicate which hormone(s) is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code. a.secretin and CCK b.secretin c.CCK d.gastrin -Secretion is inhibited by a low pH

Match the pancreatic digestive enzyme with the correct characteristic. a.amylase b.trypsin c.chymotrypsin d.lipase -Activation initiated by trypsin

The primary wave of peristalsis in the esophagus is initiated by the ____________ center, located in the medulla.If this primary wave fails to push the bolus to the stomach, a secondary peristaltic wave is initiated by the ________________.

Excessive accumulation of bilirubin in the body produces the condition of ____________________.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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________ cells, located with the crypts of Lieberkuhn, produce _, which is able to lyse bacteria, and _________, which are small proteins with antimicrobial power.

The primary wave of peristalsis in the esophagus is initiated by the center, located in the medulla.If this primary wave fails to push the bolus to the stomach, a secondary peristaltic wave is initiated by the ____.