Question 1

Sympathetic stimulation inhibits salivary secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The hormone called secretin has a stimulatory effect on the ____________________ (labeled # ____) and the ____________________ (labeled # ____), but it has an inhibitory effect on the ____________________ (labeled # ____).

Accepted Answer

liver, 3,

Question 3

Indicate which digestive secretion is being described in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code
.
a.bile salts
b.pepsin(ogen)
c.amylase
d.lipase
e.trypsin(ogen)
-Pancreatic enzyme that digests protein

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate which digestive secretion is being described...

Question 4

Gastric secretion does not begin until the arrival of food in the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Bilirubin aids fat digestion and absorption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In general, the parasympathetic nervous system is ____________________ (excitatory or inhibitory) to the digestive tract, whereas the sympathetic nervous system is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

excitatory

Question 7

Indicate the stimulus for the item in question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code.
a.fat in the duodenum
b.acid in the duodenum
c.acid in the stomach
d.protein in the stomach
-Directly inhibits secretion of gastrin

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate the stimulus for the item in...

Question 8

______________ is the enzyme that hydrolyzes ___________ into one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is the enzyme that hydrolyzes ___________...

Question 9

Fat is absorbed into the lymph in the form of micelles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which statement regarding gastric motility and emptying is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased fluidity allows more rapid emptying. 
B) Presence of acid and fat in the stomach initiates the enterogastric reflex. 
C) Increased gastric volume stimulates motility. 
D) Vagal activity stimulates motility. 
E) Distention of the stomach initiates short reflexes. 
A) Increased fluidity allows more rapid emptying. 
B) Presence of acid and fat in the stomach initiates the enterogastric reflex. 
C) Increased gastric volume stimulates motility. 
D) Vagal activity stimulates motility. 
E) Distention of the stomach initiates short reflexes.

Question 11

Match control mechanism with characteristic.
a.autonomous smooth muscle function
b.extrinsic (autonomic) nerves
c.hormones
d.intrinsic nerve plexuses
-Travel via the blood to alter digestive motility and secretion

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match control mechanism with characteristic.
a.autonomous smooth muscle...

Question 12

The large intestine consists of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The symptoms of constipation are due to

Accepted Answer

A) inhibition of gastric emptying 
B) absorption of toxins of bacterial origin from the colon 
C) prolonged distention of the large intestine by the fecal mass 
D) exhaustion due to frequent straining movements during the defecation reflex 
E) accumulation of large amounts of fluid in the colon 
A) inhibition of gastric emptying 
B) absorption of toxins of bacterial origin from the colon 
C) prolonged distention of the large intestine by the fecal mass 
D) exhaustion due to frequent straining movements during the defecation reflex 
E) accumulation of large amounts of fluid in the colon

Question 14

Receptive relaxation refers to relaxation of the

Accepted Answer

A) pharyngoesophageal sphincter during swallowing 
B) pyloric sphincter when the duodenum is prepared to receive the chyme 
C) external anal sphincter when the individual is receptive to the defecation reflex 
D) stomach as it starts to fill, thereby allowing an increase in volume with very little increase in pressure 
E) none of the above 
A) pharyngoesophageal sphincter during swallowing 
B) pyloric sphincter when the duodenum is prepared to receive the chyme 
C) external anal sphincter when the individual is receptive to the defecation reflex 
D) stomach as it starts to fill, thereby allowing an increase in volume with very little increase in pressure 
E) none of the above

Question 15

Chewing

Accepted Answer

A) grinds and breaks up food 
B) mixes food with saliva to facilitate swallowing 
C) reflexively increases salivary and gastric secretions 
D) reflexively increases pancreatic and bile secretions 
E) does all of the above 
A) grinds and breaks up food 
B) mixes food with saliva to facilitate swallowing 
C) reflexively increases salivary and gastric secretions 
D) reflexively increases pancreatic and bile secretions 
E) does all of the above

Question 16

H⁺ ions are actively secreted against a large concentration gradient into the stomach lumen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

It takes about _______ for an epithelial cell to migrate from the base of the villi to the tip.

Accepted Answer

A) three hours 
B) three days 
C) one day 
D) three months 
E) several weeks 
A) three hours 
B) three days 
C) one day 
D) three months 
E) several weeks

Question 18

Which is not a brush border enzyme?

Accepted Answer

A) enterokinase 
B) aminopeptidase 
C) lipase 
D) lactase 
E) maltase 
A) enterokinase 
B) aminopeptidase 
C) lipase 
D) lactase 
E) maltase

Question 19

The most potent stimulus for inhibiting gastric motility and emptying is ____________________ in the ____________________ lumen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most potent stimulus for inhibiting gastric...

Question 20

Vomiting is initiated by stimulation of chemoreceptors in the medulla.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Sympathetic stimulation inhibits salivary secretion.

The hormone called secretin has a stimulatory effect on the ____ (labeled # ) and the (labeled # ), but it has an inhibitory effect on the (labeled # ).

Indicate which digestive secretion is being described in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code . a.bile salts b.pepsin(ogen) c.amylase d.lipase e.trypsin(ogen) -Pancreatic enzyme that digests protein

Gastric secretion does not begin until the arrival of food in the stomach.

Bilirubin aids fat digestion and absorption.

In general, the parasympathetic nervous system is (excitatory or inhibitory) to the digestive tract, whereas the sympathetic nervous system is .

Indicate the stimulus for the item in question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code. a.fat in the duodenum b.acid in the duodenum c.acid in the stomach d.protein in the stomach -Directly inhibits secretion of gastrin

____ is the enzyme that hydrolyzes _ into one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose.

Fat is absorbed into the lymph in the form of micelles.

Which statement regarding gastric motility and emptying is incorrect?

Match control mechanism with characteristic. a.autonomous smooth muscle function b.extrinsic (autonomic) nerves c.hormones d.intrinsic nerve plexuses -Travel via the blood to alter digestive motility and secretion

The large intestine consists of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

The symptoms of constipation are due to

Receptive relaxation refers to relaxation of the

Chewing

H⁺ ions are actively secreted against a large concentration gradient into the stomach lumen.

It takes about _______ for an epithelial cell to migrate from the base of the villi to the tip.

Which is not a brush border enzyme?

The most potent stimulus for inhibiting gastric motility and emptying is in the lumen.

Vomiting is initiated by stimulation of chemoreceptors in the medulla.

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Exam 16: The Digestive System

Sympathetic stimulation inhibits salivary secretion.

The hormone called secretin has a stimulatory effect on the ____________________ (labeled # ____) and the ____________________ (labeled # ____), but it has an inhibitory effect on the ____________________ (labeled # ____).

Indicate which digestive secretion is being described in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code . a.bile salts b.pepsin(ogen) c.amylase d.lipase e.trypsin(ogen) -Pancreatic enzyme that digests protein

Gastric secretion does not begin until the arrival of food in the stomach.

Bilirubin aids fat digestion and absorption.

In general, the parasympathetic nervous system is ____________________ (excitatory or inhibitory) to the digestive tract, whereas the sympathetic nervous system is ____________________.

Indicate the stimulus for the item in question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code. a.fat in the duodenum b.acid in the duodenum c.acid in the stomach d.protein in the stomach -Directly inhibits secretion of gastrin

______________ is the enzyme that hydrolyzes ___________ into one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose.

Fat is absorbed into the lymph in the form of micelles.

Which statement regarding gastric motility and emptying is incorrect?

Match control mechanism with characteristic. a.autonomous smooth muscle function b.extrinsic (autonomic) nerves c.hormones d.intrinsic nerve plexuses -Travel via the blood to alter digestive motility and secretion

The large intestine consists of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

The symptoms of constipation are due to

Receptive relaxation refers to relaxation of the

Chewing

H⁺ ions are actively secreted against a large concentration gradient into the stomach lumen.

It takes about _______ for an epithelial cell to migrate from the base of the villi to the tip.

Which is not a brush border enzyme?

The most potent stimulus for inhibiting gastric motility and emptying is ____________________ in the ____________________ lumen.

Vomiting is initiated by stimulation of chemoreceptors in the medulla.

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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The hormone called secretin has a stimulatory effect on the ____ (labeled # ) and the (labeled # ), but it has an inhibitory effect on the (labeled # ).

In general, the parasympathetic nervous system is (excitatory or inhibitory) to the digestive tract, whereas the sympathetic nervous system is .

____ is the enzyme that hydrolyzes _ into one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose.

The most potent stimulus for inhibiting gastric motility and emptying is in the lumen.