Deck 16: The Gastrointestinal System: Fuel for the Trip

Question 1

The type of hernia where the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm and into the thoracic cavity is ________.

A)Hiatal
B)Hepatic
C)Cholecystic
D)Celiac

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The appendix is attached at which area?

A)Colon
B)Anus
C)Cecum
D)Rectum

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The ________ is the base, or floor of the mouth.

A)Tongue
B)Soft palate
C)Labia
D)Hard palate

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The ____________ teeth are blade shaped and used for cutting food.

A)Incisor
B)Canine
C)Bicuspid
D)Molar

Question 5

Which organ is responsible for the production of bile?

A)Liver
B)Stomach
C)Small intestine
D)Large intestine

Question 6

Hepatocytes receive blood from both the hepatic artery and the _______________

A)Hepatic vein
B)Hepatic portal vein
C)Hepatic portal artery
D)Hepatic capillaries

Question 7

An abnormally formed ____________ will interfere with the development of clear speech.

A)Molar
B)Frenulum
C)Vermiform
D)Duodenum

Question 8

The esophagus differs from the rest of the alimentary tract in that it possesses no ________.

A)Adventitia
B)Muscularis
C)Mucosa
D)Serosa

Question 9

The stomach has four regions, the area that connects with the small intestine is called the

A)Fundus
B)Body
C)Pylorus
D)Cardiac region

Question 10

Pancreatitis can be caused by all but which one of the following?

A)Gallbladder disease
B)Excessive pancreatic enzyme activation
C)Lithotripsy
D)Excessive alcohol consumption

Question 11

What is the last section of the small intestine, before it empties into the large intestine, called?

A)Duodenum
B)Stomach
C)Jejunum
D)Ileum

Question 12

Which of the following is a function of the oral cavity?

A)Starch digestion
B)Protein digestion
C)Peristalsis
D)Nutrient absorption

Question 13

The digestive tract begins at the oral cavity and ends at the ________.

A)Pharynx
B)Colon
C)Anus
D)Appendix

Question 14

The ____________ is used by both the digestive and respiratory systems.

A)Epipharynx
B)Oropharynx
C)Nasopharynx
D)Larynx

Question 15

The smallest of the salivary glands are the ________.

A)Sublinguals
B)Submandibulars
C)Parotids
D)Subbuccals

Question 16

Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting the release of gastric juice?

A)SIP
B)Pepsin
C)CCK
D)Gastrin

Question 17

This organ has an extra layer of muscle ________.

A)Stomach
B)Colon
C)Liver
D)Spleen

Question 18

The structure responsible for the absorption of excess water is the ________.

A)Stomach
B)Large intestine
C)Liver
D)Spleen

Question 19

The stomach releases the hormone ____________ to aid in digestion.

A)Pepsin
B)HCL
C)Secretin
D)Gastrin

Question 20

Enzymes are necessary for digestion; ________ is produced to break down fats.

A)Nuclease
B)Lipase
C)Carbohydrase
D)Maltase

Question 21

This structure increases the surface area of the lining of the small intestine ________.

A)Peptase
B)Lacteals
C)Villi
D)Chyle

Question 22

The order in which material passes through the large intestine is ________.

A)Descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon, cecum
B)Ascending colon, cecum, transverse colon, descending colon
C)Cecum, descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon
D)Cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon

Question 23

Hepatitis can be caused by any of the following except ________.

A)The common cold
B)An infectious agent
C)A toxin
D)Shared needles

Question 24

Polyposis is a small tumor with a pedicle in the mucous membrane of the ________.

A)Stomach
B)Small intestine
C)Duodenum
D)Colon

Question 25

Which of these is not one of the causes of dental caries?

A)Carbohydrate-rich diet
B)LDL
C)Poor dental hygiene
D)Lack of regular dental visits

Question 26

A colostomy may be the appropriate treatment for ________.

A)Hyperactive peristalsis
B)Allowing healing after surgery
C)Chronic constipation
D)None of the above

Question 27

Pancreatic juice contains enzymes that help digest ________.

A)Carbohydrates
B)Fats
C)Proteins
D)All of the above

Question 28

The process of carbohydrate digestion begins in the ________.

A)Mouth
B)Stomach
C)Small intestine
D)Large intestine

Question 29

The punching bag-shaped structure hanging down from the soft palate is called the ________.

A)Frenulum
B)Papillae
C)Uvula
D)Palatine tonsil

Question 30

This substance is the outer covering of the shell of the tooth in the crown.

A)Cementum
B)Enamel
C)Dentin
D)Pulp

Question 31

Lactose intolerant patients cannot digest the ________ in milk.

A)Protein
B)Sugar
C)Fat
D)Cholesterol

Question 32

This type of tooth is responsible for crushing and grinding.

A)Incisor
B)Canine
C)Premolar
D)Molar

Question 33

________ is a form of chronic inflammatory bowel disease.

A)Gastroenteritis
B)Irritable bowel syndrome
C)Crohn's disease
D)Peritonitis

Question 34

This enzyme is produced by the salivary glands and begins the chemical digestion of carbohydrates ________.

A)Salivary amylase
B)Salivary maltase
C)Salivary sucrase
D)Salivary lactase

Question 35

Which of the following is not a salivary gland?

A)Sublingual gland
B)Submandibular gland
C)Submaxillary gland
D)Parotid gland

Question 36

________ is caused by a viral and/or bacterial infection and/or inflammation of the stomach and small intestine.

A)Gastroenteritis
B)Peritonitis
C)Irritable bowel syndrome
D)Crohn's disease

Question 37

The order of the segments of the small intestine from the stomach to the large intestine is which of the following?

A)Ileum, jejunum, duodenum
B)Duodenum, ileum, jejunum
C)Jejunum, duodenum, ileum
D)Duodenum, jejunum, ileum

Question 38

This condition is the cracking and associated inflammation found on the lips and corners of the mouth are not caused by cancer, but rather can be traced to infections, allergies, or even to nutritional deficiency.

A)Periodontitis
B)Dental caries
C)Gingivitis
D)Cheilitis

Question 39

Most of the interior of the tooth is made of this substance.

A)Cementum
B)Enamel
C)Dentin
D)Gingiva

Question 40

Which of the following is the end product of protein digestion?

A)Fatty acids
B)Glycerol
C)Simple sugars
D)Amino acids

Question 41

The gastrointestinal system breaks down, or ____________, materials.

Question 42

The small intestine has projections on the surface of its epithelial cells known as ______________ which increase surface area.

Question 43

During swallowing, the _______________ prevents food from entering the nasal cavity.

Question 44

Deciduous teeth are commonly called ____________ teeth, because they fall out.

Question 45

Another name for the digestive tract is the ____________ (GI) tract.

Question 46

Protein digestion begins in the ________.

A)Mouth
B)Stomach
C)Small intestine
D)Large intestine

Question 47

________ is inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract.It is caused by a variety of diseases and disorders of the pancreas and gallbladder.

A)Cystic fibrosis
B)Malabsorption syndrome
C)Pancreatitis
D)Hepatitis

Question 48

________ are small growths that contain a pedicle or foot-like attachment in the mucous membranes of the large colon.

A)Diverticulitis
B)Ulcerative colitis
C)Polyps
D)Inflammatory bowel disease Short

Question 49

The gastrointestinal system takes in, or ____________, raw materials.

Question 50

The ____________ is a flap of tissue that covers the airway to the lungs.

Question 51

The rhythmic, muscular contraction of the digestive system is known as ____________.

Question 52

A hernia or out-pouching of intestines into the inguinal region of the body is called a(n) ________

A)Diaphragmatic hernia
B)Umbilical hernia
C)Inguinal hernia
D)Hiatal hernia

Question 53

An acute or chronic inflammation of the stomach is called ________.

A)Colitis
B)Stomatitis
C)Gastritis
D)Gastric ulcer

Question 54

________ is an infectious or inflammatory process of the peritoneum.

A)Colitis
B)Hepatitis
C)Pancreatitis
D)Peritonitis

Question 55

Materials are eliminated from the digestive tract by ____________.

Question 56

A ________ is an ulcer occurring in the lower portion of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum caused by the breakdown of the mucosal membrane by the acid of gastric juices and pepsin.

A)Duodenal ulcer
B)Stomatitis
C)Gastritis
D)Peptic ulcer

Question 57

Which of the following is the end product of fat digestion?

A)Amino acids
B)Glycerol
C)Simple sugars
D)Both a and b

Question 58

________ is/are varicose veins of the rectum.

A)Rectitis
B)Hemorrhoids
C)Colostomy
D)None of the above

Question 59

Internally, the teeth are made of ____________.

Question 60

The action of chewing is known as ____________.

Question 61

Inflammation of the appendix is called ________.

Question 62

The chief digestive enzyme in the stomach is ____________.

Question 63

The condition of stones in the gallbladder is ________.

Question 64

The esophagus does not have a mucus barrier to protect it.Chronic acid ________ causes inflammation and then ulceration, and if left untreated, can progress to esophageal cancer.

Question 65

Stomach ulcers are likely due to defective gastric mucosa or a weak pyloric ________.

Question 66

________, also known as dental cavities, is the gradual decay of teeth that can result in inflamed tissue.

Question 67

Stones can form from substances in the bile while it is stored in the gallbladder.This condition is called ________.

Question 68

The first set of teeth are called ________ (baby) teeth, and they fall out in time.

Question 69

A gallstone can lodge in the bile ________, causing extreme pain that may radiate to the right shoulder (an example of referred pain).

Question 70

________ is the muscle action that mixes chyme with digestive juices.

Question 71

The digestive tract begins in the mouth and ends at the ________.

Question 72

The _____________________ phase of gastric activity begins when you see or smell food.

Question 73

Periodontal disease is the major cause of tooth loss in ________.

Question 74

When fluids in the small intestine are rushed through the large intestine before the water is adequately re-absorbed, ________ is the result.

Question 75

The peritoneum has drapes of membrane known as ____________________.

Question 76

Partially digested food is known as ____________.

Question 77

A large ________ salivary gland is found slightly inferior and anterior to each ear.These are the ones that swell up and make you look like a chipmunk when you get the mumps.

Question 78

Excessive consumption of alcohol can cause ________.

Question 79

Heartburn occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter doesn't close properly, allowing gastric juices back into the ________.

Question 80

The tongue pushes the food into a ball-like mass called a(n) ________ so it can be passed on to the pharynx.