Deck 16 (CO): The Digestive System

Question 1

In the villi of the small intestine,positive ions are absorbed into the ______________________ by the process of __________________________.

Answer 1

capillary networks,active trAnswerport

Question 2

The end products of fat digestion are ______________________ and ___________________.

Answer 2

fatty acids,glycerol
glycerol,fatty acids

Question 3

In the villi of the small intestine,amino acids are absorbed into the _____________________ by the process of ________________________.

Answer 3

capillary networks,active trAnswerport

Question 4

In the villi of the small intestine,fatty acids are absorbed into the ______________________ in combination with __________________________.

Question 5

The actions of pepsin and lipase are examples of _______________________ digestion.

Question 6

The stomach is located on the __________________ side of the abdominal cavity just below the ________________________.

Question 7

The digestive processes take place within organs that are part of the portion of the digestive system called the ___________________________.

Question 8

Chewing is an example of ________________________ digestion.

Question 9

The changing of food to simpler molecules is ________________________ digestion,and these simpler molecules can be ____________________ by the small intestine.

Question 10

The end products of protein digestion are ________________________.

Question 11

The pancreas is located between the _______________________ medially and the ________________________ laterally.

Question 12

In the villi of the small intestine,water is absorbed by the process of ___________________ following the absorption of ________________________.

Question 13

The liver and pancreas are part of the portion of the digestive system called the _______________________________.

Question 14

The liver is located in the ____________________ and _____________________ of the abdominal cavity.

Question 15

The portion of the digestive system that extends from the mouth to the anus is the ___________________________________.

Question 16

The end products of carbohydrate digestion are _____________________________.

Question 17

In the villi of the small intestine,glucose is absorbed into the ____________________ by the process of ____________________.

Question 18

Chemical digestion requires ___________________,each of which is specific for a type of _______________________.

Question 19

The changing of food to smaller pieces is called ______________________ digestion,and it creates more _____________________________.

Question 20

An example of mechanical digestion is __________________________.

Question 21

The cranial nerve pair that is motor to the tongue is the __________________________.

Question 22

In the villi of the small intestine,fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed into the _________________ in combination with _________________________.

Question 23

The root of a tooth is made of _______________________,and is anchored in its socket by the _______________________ membrane.

Question 24

The ___________________ of saliva dissolves food so that it can be tasted.

Question 25

The cranial nerves for the secretion of saliva are the ______________________ and the _____________________.

Question 26

The cranial nerve pair that provides sensation for teeth is the _________________________.

Question 27

Two functions of the tongue that are concerned with digestion are _____________________ and _______________________.

Question 28

The _____________________ in saliva inhibits the growth of some bacteria.

Question 29

The function of amylase in saliva is to digest _______________ to _________________.

Question 30

The ________________________ salivary glands are located below the floor of the mouth.

Question 31

The digestive system function of the pharynx is ________________________,during which the pharynx _________________.

Question 32

The ________________________ of a tooth provides the chewing surface,and is made of ___________________________.

Question 33

The ______________________ salivary glands are located below and in front of the ear.

Question 34

In the villi of the small intestine,water-soluble end products of digestion are absorbed into the _________________________,and fat-soluble end products are absorbed into the _________________________.

Question 35

During swallowing,the nasopharynx is covered by the __________________________.

Question 36

The blood from the small intestine,with absorbed end products of digestion,circulates first to the ______________________ by way of the ____________________ vein.

Question 37

During swallowing,the opening from the pharynx to the larynx is covered by the __________________________.

Question 38

The part of a tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves is the _______________________.

Question 39

The _______________________ in saliva digests starch to maltose.

Question 40

The _______________________ salivary glands are located at the back corners of the lower jaw.

Question 41

The layer of the alimentary tube that provides peristalsis is the ___________________.

Question 42

The secretion of gastric juice is increased by the hormone _____________________,which is secreted by the _____________________.

Question 43

The lower esophageal sphincter prevents backup of food from the _______________________ to the ___________________________.

Question 44

The lymph nodules of the alimentary tube are located in the ________________________ (layer).

Question 45

In gastric juice,pepsin is activated by __________________________.

Question 46

The enteroendocrine cells of the alimentary tube are located in the ___________________ (layer).

Question 47

The part of gastric juice that begins the digestion of protein is _______________________.

Question 48

The external muscle layer of the alimentary tube is made of _______________________ tissue and is responsible for __________________.

Question 49

The layer of the alimentary tube that contains Meissner's plexus is the _____________________.

Question 50

The part of gastric juice that protects the stomach lining is _________________________.

Question 51

The serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity is the ___________________.

Question 52

The esophagus carries food from the _____________________ to the ______________________.

Question 53

Backup of chyme from the small intestine to the stomach is prevented by the ___________________.

Question 54

The layer of the alimentary tube that produces digestive enzymes is the ____________________.

Question 55

The part of gastric juice that kills most ingested bacteria is _________________________.

Question 56

The cranial nerve pair that supplies the alimentary tube is the ___________________,and its effect on peristalsis is to ____________________ it.

Question 57

In the gastric mucosa,parietal cells secrete ___________________,chief cells secrete ______________________,and G cells secrete ____________________.

Question 58

The layer of the alimentary tube that is a serous membrane is the _________________________.

Question 59

Backup of food from the stomach to the esophagus is prevented by the __________________________.

Question 60

The pyloric sphincter prevents backup of chyme from the _________________________ to the ______________________________.

Question 61

Bile leaves the liver by way of the _____________________ duct and enters the gallbladder by way of the _____________________ duct.

Question 62

The function of the gallbladder is to ______________ and _________________ bile.

Question 63

The common bile duct opens into the _________________________ of the small intestine.

Question 64

The function of bicarbonate pancreatic juice is to neutralize the ________________ that comes from the ________________________.

Question 65

Contraction of the gallbladder is stimulated by the hormone _______________________.

Question 66

The digestive function of bile is to _______________________________.

Question 67

The surface area of the small intestine is increased by folds of the cell membranes of the surface cells called _______________________________.

Question 68

The parts of the small intestine,in order from the stomach,are the _________________________,the __________________________,and the ________________________.

Question 69

The common bile duct carries ___________________ and ____________________ to the ___________________ of the small intestine.

Question 70

The enteroendocrine cells of the small intestine secrete the hormones ___________________ and ____________________________.

Question 71

The surface area of the small intestine is increased by _____________________,______________________,and _______________________.

Question 72

The enzymes produced by the small intestine complete the digestion of ___________________ and __________________________.

Question 73

The digestive function of the liver is the production of _______________________,which has the _________________________ as its site of action.

Question 74

The surface area of the small intestine is increased by folds of the mucosa called ____________________.

Question 75

Bile is produced by the _____________________ and stored in the ______________________.

Question 76

Pancreatic amylase contributes to the digestion of _______________________.

Question 77

The surface area of the small intestine is increased by folds of the mucosa and submucosa called ___________________________.

Question 78

In the duodenum,HCl from the stomach is neutralized by _____________________________.

Question 79

Secretion of pancreatic enzymes is stimulated by the hormone _________________________,and secretion of bicarbonates is stimulated by the hormone ____________________________.

Question 80

The cystic duct is a two-way duct,carrying bile into or out of the _______________________.