Deck 15: The Digestive System

Question 1

A small mass of tissue, the _______, hangs from the lower border of the soft palate.

A) pharynx
B) hard palate
C) glottis
D) uvula

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A large double fold of peritoneal tissue, the _______, extends from the parietal peritoneum and attaches to the small intestine.

A) greater omentum
B) lesser omentum
C) mesentery
D) mesocolon

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The digestive tract, also called the _______, is a tube about 8 m long.

A) visceral peritoneum
B) alimentary canal
C) small intestine
D) large intestine

Answer 3

B

Question 4

_______ are organic compounds required for certain reactions to take place; many serve as coenzymes.

A) Minerals
B) Antioxidants
C) Polysaccharides
D) Vitamins

Question 5

Undigested food is eliminated through the _______.

A) submucosa
B) anus
C) appendix
D) cecum

Question 6

The small intestine is normally shut off from the large intestine by a sphincter muscle called the _______.

A) pyloric sphincter
B) duojejunum valve
C) anal sphincter
D) ileocecal valve

Question 7

_______ removes undigested and unabsorbed food from the body.

A) Ingestion
B) Digestion
C) Elimination
D) Absorption

Question 8

Saliva contains _______, which chemically breaks down starches.

A) salivary amylase
B) mucus
C) hydrochloric acid
D) pepsin

Question 9

The correct pathway for digestion is _______.

A) mouth esophagus pharynx stomach small intestine large intestine
B) mouth esophagus pharynx stomach large intestine small intestine
C) mouth pharynx esophagus stomach large intestine small intestine
D) mouth pharynx esophagus stomach small intestine large intestine

Question 10

An inflammation of the peritoneum is called _______.

A) peritonitis
B) gastritis
C) diverticulitis
D) peristalsis

Question 11

The first 22 cm of the small intestine make up the _______, which is curved like the letter C.

A) jejunum
B) ileum
C) colon
D) duodenum

Question 12

_______ are digested into their component amino acids.

A) Proteins
B) Minerals
C) Lipids
D) Vitamins

Question 13

The exit of the stomach is guarded by the _______, a strong ring of muscle.

A) pyloric sphincter
B) cardiac sphincter
C) rugae
D) duodenum

Question 14

_______ are the substances in food that are used as building blocks to make new cells and tissues.

A) Mucosae
B) Enzymes
C) Nutrients
D) Calories

Question 15

The ______ system processes food and breaks it down into a form that can be delivered to and used by the cells.

A) urinary
B) digestive
C) respiratory
D) reproductive

Question 16

The villi in the lining of the small intestine _______.

A) produce pepsin
B) increase the surface area for digestion and absorption
C) secrete alkaline mucus
D) secrete bile

Question 17

When energy input is greater than energy output, _______.

A) minerals are lacking in the diet
B) weight loss occurs
C) weight gain occurs
D) extra vitamins are needed

Question 18

_______ helps protect the tooth against wear and tear of chewing and against chemical substances that might dissolve its inner tissue.

A) Dentin
B) Pulp cavity
C) Enamel
D) A root canal

Question 19

_______ is stored in the pear-shaped gallbladder.

A) Pepsin
B) Glucose
C) Bile
D) Gastrin

Question 20

_______ involves taking food into the mouth, chewing it, and swallowing it.

A) Ingestion
B) Digestion
C) Elimination
D) Absorption

Question 21

The pancreas is a large, long gland that ________.

A) releases the hormone CCK
B) secretes both hormones and digestive enzymes
C) releases its products into the stomach
D) is important in the mechanical digestion of fats

Question 22

During digestion, most carbohydrates are broken down into _______.

A) simple sugars like glucose
B) amino acids
C) fatty acids
D) glycerol

Question 23

Below the diaphragm, the digestive tract is referred to as the _______.

A) GI tract
B) peritoneal cavity
C) mesentery
D) mesocolon

Question 24

The oropharynx and nasopharynx are partitioned by the _______, which hangs down like a curtain between them.

A) uvula
B) soft palate
C) epiglottis
D) glottis

Question 25

Which of the following is not true of saliva?

A) Contains salivary amylase
B) Secreted by the parotid glands
C) Contains trypsin
D) Helps convert the food to a bolus

Question 26

_______ is the transfer of digested food through the wall of the stomach or intestine and into the circulatory system.

A) Ingestion
B) Digestion
C) Absorption
D) Elimination

Question 27

The _______ hangs down over the intestine like an apron.

A) lesser omentum
B) mesentery
C) mesocolon
D) greater omentum

Question 28

The ________ is lined with villi and microvilli, which increase the surface area for digestion and absorption of nutrients.

A) stomach
B) colon
C) pancreas
D) small intestine

Question 29

Starch digestion begins in the _______.

A) stomach
B) mouth
C) esophagus
D) duodenum

Question 30

The last 4 cm of the large intestine is the _______.

A) sigmoid colon
B) transverse colon
C) anal canal
D) rectum

Question 31

The liver produces and secretes bile, which is important in the mechanical digestion of _______.

A) fats
B) proteins
C) carbohydrates
D) cellulose

Question 32

The mucosa of the digestive tract _______.

A) is the outer coat of the wall of the digestive tract
B) is specialized for digestion or absorption in some regions
C) pushes food along by peristalsis
D) is called the visceral peritoneum below the level of the diaphragm

Question 33

The amount of energy used by the body per unit of time is a measure of _______.

A) calories
B) metabolic rate
C) nutritional status
D) malnutrition

Question 34

_______ is the breakdown of food into small molecules.

A) Ingestion
B) Digestion
C) Absorption
D) Elimination

Question 35

The dentin encloses a(n) _______ that contains nerves and blood vessels.

A) root canal
B) pulp cavity
C) conduit
D) enamel cavity

Question 36

_______ is/are inorganic compounds usually ingested in the form of dissolved salts.

A) Fatty acids
B) Vitamins
C) Minerals
D) Amino acids

Question 37

_______ is not an accessory digestive gland.

A) Salivary gland
B) Liver
C) Pancreas
D) Duodenum

Question 38

Oxygen-rich blood is brought to the liver by the _______.

A) common bile duct
B) thoracic aorta
C) hepatic arteries
D) hepatic portal vein

Question 39

Which of the following is not a function of the large intestine?

A) Absorption of sodium and water
B) Incubation of bacteria
C) Elimination of wastes
D) Digestion

Question 40

The process of taking in and using food is _______.

A) digestion
B) absorption
C) nutrition
D) elimination

Question 41

MATCHING
Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Jejunum
b.Gallbladder
c.Pharynx
d.Submandibular gland
e.Vermiform appendix
f.Sublingual gland
g.Esophagus
h.Rectum
i.Parotid gland
j.Anus
k.Duodenum
l.Ileum
m.Pancreas
n.Cecum
o.Liver
p.Stomach
L _________

Question 42

MATCHING
Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Jejunum
b.Gallbladder
c.Pharynx
d.Submandibular gland
e.Vermiform appendix
f.Sublingual gland
g.Esophagus
h.Rectum
i.Parotid gland
j.Anus
k.Duodenum
l.Ileum
m.Pancreas
n.Cecum
o.Liver
p.Stomach
E _________

Question 43

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Dentin
b.Enamel
c.Root canal
d.Pulp cavity
B __________

Question 44

MATCHING
Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Jejunum
b.Gallbladder
c.Pharynx
d.Submandibular gland
e.Vermiform appendix
f.Sublingual gland
g.Esophagus
h.Rectum
i.Parotid gland
j.Anus
k.Duodenum
l.Ileum
m.Pancreas
n.Cecum
o.Liver
p.Stomach
I _________

Question 45

MATCHING
Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Jejunum
b.Gallbladder
c.Pharynx
d.Submandibular gland
e.Vermiform appendix
f.Sublingual gland
g.Esophagus
h.Rectum
i.Parotid gland
j.Anus
k.Duodenum
l.Ileum
m.Pancreas
n.Cecum
o.Liver
p.Stomach
C _________

Question 46

MATCHING
Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Jejunum
b.Gallbladder
c.Pharynx
d.Submandibular gland
e.Vermiform appendix
f.Sublingual gland
g.Esophagus
h.Rectum
i.Parotid gland
j.Anus
k.Duodenum
l.Ileum
m.Pancreas
n.Cecum
o.Liver
p.Stomach
D _________

Question 47

MATCHING
Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Jejunum
b.Gallbladder
c.Pharynx
d.Submandibular gland
e.Vermiform appendix
f.Sublingual gland
g.Esophagus
h.Rectum
i.Parotid gland
j.Anus
k.Duodenum
l.Ileum
m.Pancreas
n.Cecum
o.Liver
p.Stomach
G _________

Question 48

MATCHING
Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Jejunum
b.Gallbladder
c.Pharynx
d.Submandibular gland
e.Vermiform appendix
f.Sublingual gland
g.Esophagus
h.Rectum
i.Parotid gland
j.Anus
k.Duodenum
l.Ileum
m.Pancreas
n.Cecum
o.Liver
p.Stomach
J _________

Question 49

MATCHING
Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Jejunum
b.Gallbladder
c.Pharynx
d.Submandibular gland
e.Vermiform appendix
f.Sublingual gland
g.Esophagus
h.Rectum
i.Parotid gland
j.Anus
k.Duodenum
l.Ileum
m.Pancreas
n.Cecum
o.Liver
p.Stomach
O _________

Question 50

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Dentin
b.Enamel
c.Root canal
d.Pulp cavity
C __________

Question 51

MATCHING
Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Jejunum
b.Gallbladder
c.Pharynx
d.Submandibular gland
e.Vermiform appendix
f.Sublingual gland
g.Esophagus
h.Rectum
i.Parotid gland
j.Anus
k.Duodenum
l.Ileum
m.Pancreas
n.Cecum
o.Liver
p.Stomach
A _________

Question 52

MATCHING
Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Jejunum
b.Gallbladder
c.Pharynx
d.Submandibular gland
e.Vermiform appendix
f.Sublingual gland
g.Esophagus
h.Rectum
i.Parotid gland
j.Anus
k.Duodenum
l.Ileum
m.Pancreas
n.Cecum
o.Liver
p.Stomach
P _________

Question 53

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Dentin
b.Enamel
c.Root canal
d.Pulp cavity
A __________

Question 54

MATCHING
Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Jejunum
b.Gallbladder
c.Pharynx
d.Submandibular gland
e.Vermiform appendix
f.Sublingual gland
g.Esophagus
h.Rectum
i.Parotid gland
j.Anus
k.Duodenum
l.Ileum
m.Pancreas
n.Cecum
o.Liver
p.Stomach
B _________

Question 55

MATCHING
Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Jejunum
b.Gallbladder
c.Pharynx
d.Submandibular gland
e.Vermiform appendix
f.Sublingual gland
g.Esophagus
h.Rectum
i.Parotid gland
j.Anus
k.Duodenum
l.Ileum
m.Pancreas
n.Cecum
o.Liver
p.Stomach
M _________

Question 56

MATCHING
Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Jejunum
b.Gallbladder
c.Pharynx
d.Submandibular gland
e.Vermiform appendix
f.Sublingual gland
g.Esophagus
h.Rectum
i.Parotid gland
j.Anus
k.Duodenum
l.Ileum
m.Pancreas
n.Cecum
o.Liver
p.Stomach
K _________

Question 57

MATCHING
Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Jejunum
b.Gallbladder
c.Pharynx
d.Submandibular gland
e.Vermiform appendix
f.Sublingual gland
g.Esophagus
h.Rectum
i.Parotid gland
j.Anus
k.Duodenum
l.Ileum
m.Pancreas
n.Cecum
o.Liver
p.Stomach
F _________

Question 58

MATCHING
Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Jejunum
b.Gallbladder
c.Pharynx
d.Submandibular gland
e.Vermiform appendix
f.Sublingual gland
g.Esophagus
h.Rectum
i.Parotid gland
j.Anus
k.Duodenum
l.Ileum
m.Pancreas
n.Cecum
o.Liver
p.Stomach
N _________

Question 59

MATCHING
Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Jejunum
b.Gallbladder
c.Pharynx
d.Submandibular gland
e.Vermiform appendix
f.Sublingual gland
g.Esophagus
h.Rectum
i.Parotid gland
j.Anus
k.Duodenum
l.Ileum
m.Pancreas
n.Cecum
o.Liver
p.Stomach
H _________

Question 60

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Dentin
b.Enamel
c.Root canal
d.Pulp cavity
D __________

Question 61

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Goblet cells
b.Muscle layer
c.Mucosa
d.Nerve
e.Epithelial cells (lining villus)
f.Submucosa
g.Lacteal (lymph vessel)
h.Capillary network
i.Villi
j.Intestinal glands
I __________

Question 62

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Goblet cells
b.Muscle layer
c.Mucosa
d.Nerve
e.Epithelial cells (lining villus)
f.Submucosa
g.Lacteal (lymph vessel)
h.Capillary network
i.Villi
j.Intestinal glands
C __________

Question 63

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Goblet cells
b.Muscle layer
c.Mucosa
d.Nerve
e.Epithelial cells (lining villus)
f.Submucosa
g.Lacteal (lymph vessel)
h.Capillary network
i.Villi
j.Intestinal glands
J __________

Question 64

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Goblet cells
b.Muscle layer
c.Mucosa
d.Nerve
e.Epithelial cells (lining villus)
f.Submucosa
g.Lacteal (lymph vessel)
h.Capillary network
i.Villi
j.Intestinal glands
F __________

Question 65

In addition to the damage from obesity, why is it a health problem to substitute unhealthy foods for nutritious foods?

Question 66

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Goblet cells
b.Muscle layer
c.Mucosa
d.Nerve
e.Epithelial cells (lining villus)
f.Submucosa
g.Lacteal (lymph vessel)
h.Capillary network
i.Villi
j.Intestinal glands
E __________

Question 67

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Goblet cells
b.Muscle layer
c.Mucosa
d.Nerve
e.Epithelial cells (lining villus)
f.Submucosa
g.Lacteal (lymph vessel)
h.Capillary network
i.Villi
j.Intestinal glands
D __________

Question 68

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Goblet cells
b.Muscle layer
c.Mucosa
d.Nerve
e.Epithelial cells (lining villus)
f.Submucosa
g.Lacteal (lymph vessel)
h.Capillary network
i.Villi
j.Intestinal glands
A __________

Question 69

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Goblet cells
b.Muscle layer
c.Mucosa
d.Nerve
e.Epithelial cells (lining villus)
f.Submucosa
g.Lacteal (lymph vessel)
h.Capillary network
i.Villi
j.Intestinal glands
B __________

Question 70

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Goblet cells
b.Muscle layer
c.Mucosa
d.Nerve
e.Epithelial cells (lining villus)
f.Submucosa
g.Lacteal (lymph vessel)
h.Capillary network
i.Villi
j.Intestinal glands
H __________

Question 71

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.

a.Goblet cells
b.Muscle layer
c.Mucosa
d.Nerve
e.Epithelial cells (lining villus)
f.Submucosa
g.Lacteal (lymph vessel)
h.Capillary network
i.Villi
j.Intestinal glands
G __________