Question 1

Which of the following does not occur during vomiting?

Accepted Answer

A) Contraction of the diaphragm 
B) Contraction of abdominal muscles 
C) Contraction of the stomach 
D) Inhibition of muscles used in breathing 
E) Closing of the glottis 
A) Contraction of the diaphragm 
B) Contraction of abdominal muscles 
C) Contraction of the stomach 
D) Inhibition of muscles used in breathing 
E) Closing of the glottis

Question 2

The main motility seen in the small intestine during digestion of a meal is the migrating motility complex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the small intestine, fat soluble vitamins are

Accepted Answer

A) digested by lipases 
B) actively absorbed 
C) absorbed in micelles 
D) absorbed through cotransport with sodium ions 
E) passively absorbed with anions 
A) digested by lipases 
B) actively absorbed 
C) absorbed in micelles 
D) absorbed through cotransport with sodium ions 
E) passively absorbed with anions

Question 4

The primary factor responsible for moving the chyme forward in the small intestine is

Accepted Answer

A) mass movement 
B) migrating motility complex 
C) a gradient in the frequency of segmentation along the length of the small intestine 
D) sequential ring-like contractions that move progressively forward along the length of the small intestine in a stripping motion, pushing the chyme ahead of the contraction 
E) stimulation of the intestinal smooth muscle by enterokinase 
A) mass movement 
B) migrating motility complex 
C) a gradient in the frequency of segmentation along the length of the small intestine 
D) sequential ring-like contractions that move progressively forward along the length of the small intestine in a stripping motion, pushing the chyme ahead of the contraction 
E) stimulation of the intestinal smooth muscle by enterokinase

Question 5

Match gastric cell with correct characteristic.
a.chief cells
b.parietal cells
c.mucous cells
d.G cells of PGA
-Serve as parent cells of all new cells of the gastric mucosa

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Describe the chemical digestion of proteins, including the sites where it occurs, specific enzymes involved and their actions, the sources of the enzymes, and how certain enzymes are activated.

Accepted Answer

Protein digestion begins in the stomach,

Question 7

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
-Stimulate(s) pancreatic aqueous NaHCO₃ secretion

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which statement regarding control of digestive processes is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Short reflexes influence motility and secretion in localized areas. 
B) All elements of the short reflexes are contained within the digestive organ's wall. 
C) Hormones play a role. 
D) Osmoreceptors monitor the acidity of the luminal contents. 
E) There are stretch receptors in the walls of digestive organs. 
A) Short reflexes influence motility and secretion in localized areas. 
B) All elements of the short reflexes are contained within the digestive organ's wall. 
C) Hormones play a role. 
D) Osmoreceptors monitor the acidity of the luminal contents. 
E) There are stretch receptors in the walls of digestive organs.

Question 9

Symptoms associated with constipation are attributable to toxins absorbed from the retained fecal material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe factors within the stomach and duodenum, and those outside the digestive system that affect gastric motility and emptying.

Accepted Answer

(1) Within the stomach: Filling the stom

Question 11

What helps prevent food from entering the trachea during swallowing?

Accepted Answer

A) elevation of the uvula 
B) contraction of the pharyngeal muscles 
C) positioning of the tongue 
D) tight apposition of the vocal cords over the glottis 
E) elevation of the epiglottis over the pharyngoesophageal sphincter 
A) elevation of the uvula 
B) contraction of the pharyngeal muscles 
C) positioning of the tongue 
D) tight apposition of the vocal cords over the glottis 
E) elevation of the epiglottis over the pharyngoesophageal sphincter

Question 12

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)
-Forms micelles to aid fat absorption

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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
-Stimulates secretion of CCK

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

In cirrhosis, damaged hepatocytes are permanently replaced by an overgrowth of connective tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Secretin stimulates the ____________ cells in the pancreas to secrete fluid that is rich in _______________

Accepted Answer

DUCT, BICA

Question 16

Indicate which item in the top column best describes the item in the bottom column by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
a.Secretes NaHCO3
b.Enzyme for protein digestion secreted by pancreas
c.First to activate pepsinogen
d.Enzyme for fat digestion
e.Functions inside brush border
f.Secretes gastrin
g.Stimulates parietal and chief cells
h.Enzyme for carbohydrate digestion that functions primarily in the body of the stomach
i.Secreted by chief cells
j.Secretes pancreatic enzymes
k.Secreted by duodenal cells in response to the presence of acid
l.Stimulates pancreatic acinar cells
-HCl

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate which item in the top column...

Question 17

Considerable vitamin absorption occurs passively in the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Epithelial cells are continually being shed from the intestinal villi because

Accepted Answer

A) the intracellular enzymes cause the cells to disintegrate and slough off 
B) the body needs a continual supply of protein derived from the digestion of these cells 
C) new cells are produced continually in the crypts and then they migrate upward 
D) acid entering the small intestine constantly destroys the villi, causing the cells to slough 
E) of factors other than those mentioned above 
A) the intracellular enzymes cause the cells to disintegrate and slough off 
B) the body needs a continual supply of protein derived from the digestion of these cells 
C) new cells are produced continually in the crypts and then they migrate upward 
D) acid entering the small intestine constantly destroys the villi, causing the cells to slough 
E) of factors other than those mentioned above

Question 19

Factors in the duodenum influence the rate of gastric emptying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Glucagon is produced by the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following does not occur during vomiting?

The main motility seen in the small intestine during digestion of a meal is the migrating motility complex.

In the small intestine, fat soluble vitamins are

The primary factor responsible for moving the chyme forward in the small intestine is

Match gastric cell with correct characteristic. a.chief cells b.parietal cells c.mucous cells d.G cells of PGA -Serve as parent cells of all new cells of the gastric mucosa

Describe the chemical digestion of proteins, including the sites where it occurs, specific enzymes involved and their actions, the sources of the enzymes, and how certain enzymes are activated.

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 -Stimulate(s) pancreatic aqueous NaHCO₃ secretion

Which statement regarding control of digestive processes is incorrect?

Symptoms associated with constipation are attributable to toxins absorbed from the retained fecal material.

Describe factors within the stomach and duodenum, and those outside the digestive system that affect gastric motility and emptying.

What helps prevent food from entering the trachea during swallowing?

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) -Forms micelles to aid fat absorption

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 -Stimulates secretion of CCK

In cirrhosis, damaged hepatocytes are permanently replaced by an overgrowth of connective tissue.

Secretin stimulates the cells in the pancreas to secrete fluid that is rich in ___

Considerable vitamin absorption occurs passively in the stomach.

Epithelial cells are continually being shed from the intestinal villi because

Factors in the duodenum influence the rate of gastric emptying.

Glucagon is produced by the liver.

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Exam 16: The Digestive System

Which of the following does not occur during vomiting?

The main motility seen in the small intestine during digestion of a meal is the migrating motility complex.

In the small intestine, fat soluble vitamins are

The primary factor responsible for moving the chyme forward in the small intestine is

Match gastric cell with correct characteristic. a.chief cells b.parietal cells c.mucous cells d.G cells of PGA -Serve as parent cells of all new cells of the gastric mucosa

Describe the chemical digestion of proteins, including the sites where it occurs, specific enzymes involved and their actions, the sources of the enzymes, and how certain enzymes are activated.

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 -Stimulate(s) pancreatic aqueous NaHCO₃ secretion

Which statement regarding control of digestive processes is incorrect?

Symptoms associated with constipation are attributable to toxins absorbed from the retained fecal material.

Describe factors within the stomach and duodenum, and those outside the digestive system that affect gastric motility and emptying.

What helps prevent food from entering the trachea during swallowing?

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) -Forms micelles to aid fat absorption

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 -Stimulates secretion of CCK

In cirrhosis, damaged hepatocytes are permanently replaced by an overgrowth of connective tissue.

Secretin stimulates the ____________ cells in the pancreas to secrete fluid that is rich in _______________

Considerable vitamin absorption occurs passively in the stomach.

Epithelial cells are continually being shed from the intestinal villi because

Factors in the duodenum influence the rate of gastric emptying.

Glucagon is produced by the liver.

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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Secretin stimulates the cells in the pancreas to secrete fluid that is rich in ___