Question 1

Match the organ with the function.
-stomach

Accepted Answer

A) produces bile 
B) stores and concentrates bile 
C) primary site of chemical digestion 
D) produces intrinsic factor 
E) bacterial decomposition 
A) produces bile 
B) stores and concentrates bile 
C) primary site of chemical digestion 
D) produces intrinsic factor 
E) bacterial decomposition

Question 2

Match the mesenteries or membranes with its appropriate description.
-coronary ligament

Accepted Answer

A) mesentery of the small intestine 
B) serous membrane that covers organs 
C) attaches the liver to the diaphragm 
D) connects lesser curvature of stomach to the liver 
E) mesentery of the colon 
A) mesentery of the small intestine 
B) serous membrane that covers organs 
C) attaches the liver to the diaphragm 
D) connects lesser curvature of stomach to the liver 
E) mesentery of the colon

Question 3

Trypsin can activate

Accepted Answer

A)  pepsinogen. 
B)  chymotrypsinogen. 
C)  angiotensinogen. 
D)  endopeptidase. 
E)  lipase. 
A)  pepsinogen. 
B)  chymotrypsinogen. 
C)  angiotensinogen. 
D)  endopeptidase. 
E)  lipase.

Question 4

Damage to the liver would hamper digestion of

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates. 
B)  lipids. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  disaccharides. 
E)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  carbohydrates. 
B)  lipids. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  disaccharides. 
E)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 5

Monosaccharides

Accepted Answer

A)  are emulsified before absorption. 
B)  are absorbed into lacteals. 
C)  use a symport process in their absorption. 
D)  need vitamin C to be absorbed. 
E)  can not be absorbed. 
A)  are emulsified before absorption. 
B)  are absorbed into lacteals. 
C)  use a symport process in their absorption. 
D)  need vitamin C to be absorbed. 
E)  can not be absorbed.

Question 6

Enterokinase

Accepted Answer

A)  is a hormone. 
B)  triggers the release of bile from the gallbladder. 
C)  activates trypsinogen. 
D)  increases duodenal motility. 
E)  digests proteins. 
A)  is a hormone. 
B)  triggers the release of bile from the gallbladder. 
C)  activates trypsinogen. 
D)  increases duodenal motility. 
E)  digests proteins.

Question 7

Match the organ with the appropriate function.
-duodenal glands

Accepted Answer

A) secretion of saliva 
B) manipulation of food 
C) swallowing 
D) storage of bile 
E) protection of small intestinal wall 
A) secretion of saliva 
B) manipulation of food 
C) swallowing 
D) storage of bile 
E) protection of small intestinal wall

Question 8

Arrange the following structures in order from the small intestine to the rectum. (1) ascending colon
(2) descending colon
(3) sigmoid colon
(4) transverse colon

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  1, 4, 2, 3 
C)  2, 3, 1, 4 
D)  2, 4, 1, 3 
E)  1, 4, 3, 2 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  1, 4, 2, 3 
C)  2, 3, 1, 4 
D)  2, 4, 1, 3 
E)  1, 4, 3, 2

Question 9

Match the disorder with the best description.
-diarrhea

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation of the liver 
B) watery feces 
C) bad breath 
D) enlargement or inflammation of the vein of the anal canal 
E) chronic acid in the esophagus 
A) inflammation of the liver 
B) watery feces 
C) bad breath 
D) enlargement or inflammation of the vein of the anal canal 
E) chronic acid in the esophagus

Question 10

Match the enzyme with the products of its digestive activity.
-pancreatic amylase

Accepted Answer

A) glucose and galactose 
B) amino acids 
C) fatty acids and glycerol 
D) maltose and isomaltose 
E) polysaccharides and disaccharides 
A) glucose and galactose 
B) amino acids 
C) fatty acids and glycerol 
D) maltose and isomaltose 
E) polysaccharides and disaccharides

Question 11

The movement of food through the digestive tract is

Accepted Answer

A)  segmentation. 
B)  propulsion. 
C)  mixing. 
D)  mastication. 
A)  segmentation. 
B)  propulsion. 
C)  mixing. 
D)  mastication.

Question 12

Match the cell type with its function.
-hepatocytes

Accepted Answer

A) produce hormones 
B) produce mucus 
C) may protect intestinal epithelium 
D) synthesize bile 
E) produce digestive enzymes 
A) produce hormones 
B) produce mucus 
C) may protect intestinal epithelium 
D) synthesize bile 
E) produce digestive enzymes

Question 13

Which of the following does NOT illustrate digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  polysaccharides $\rightarrow$ disaccharides 
B)  fat$\rightarrow$ fatty acids and glycerol 
C)  CO2 and H2O$\rightarrow$carbohydrates 
D)  protein $\rightarrow$ amino acids 
E)  disaccharides $\rightarrow$ monosaccharides 
A)  polysaccharides $\rightarrow$ disaccharides 
B)  fat$\rightarrow$ fatty acids and glycerol 
C)  CO2 and H2O$\rightarrow$carbohydrates 
D)  protein $\rightarrow$ amino acids 
E)  disaccharides $\rightarrow$ monosaccharides

Question 14

Where does bile enter the duodenum?

Accepted Answer

A)  cystic duct 
B)  hepatopancreatic ampulla 
C)  hepatic duct 
D)  duodenal ampulla 
A)  cystic duct 
B)  hepatopancreatic ampulla 
C)  hepatic duct 
D)  duodenal ampulla

Question 15

Which of the following might happen if a person begins laughing while swallowing a liquid?

Accepted Answer

A)  laryngeal constriction forcing liquid through the pharynx 
B)  relaxation of the soft palate allowing liquid to enter the nasal cavity 
C)  the tongue might be swallowed 
D)  nothing - swallowing will be normal 
E)  peristalsis will not begin 
A)  laryngeal constriction forcing liquid through the pharynx 
B)  relaxation of the soft palate allowing liquid to enter the nasal cavity 
C)  the tongue might be swallowed 
D)  nothing - swallowing will be normal 
E)  peristalsis will not begin

Question 16

Match the mesenteries or membranes with its appropriate description.
-lesser omentum

Accepted Answer

A) mesentery of the small intestine 
B) serous membrane that covers organs 
C) attaches the liver to the diaphragm 
D) connects lesser curvature of stomach to the liver 
E) mesentery of the colon 
A) mesentery of the small intestine 
B) serous membrane that covers organs 
C) attaches the liver to the diaphragm 
D) connects lesser curvature of stomach to the liver 
E) mesentery of the colon

Question 17

-The diagram illustrates an absorptive structure in the duodenum. What does "A" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  microvilli 
B)  epithelial cell 
C)  capillary 
D)  lacteal 
E)  villus 
A)  microvilli 
B)  epithelial cell 
C)  capillary 
D)  lacteal 
E)  villus

Question 18

Match the enzyme or hormone with the organ that produces it.
-trypsin

Accepted Answer

A) salivary glands 
B) stomach 
C) liver 
D) small intestine 
E) pancreas 
A) salivary glands 
B) stomach 
C) liver 
D) small intestine 
E) pancreas

Question 19

The tongue

Accepted Answer

A)  secretes saliva. 
B)  plays a major role in swallowing. 
C)  contains a lot of connective and lymphatic tissues. 
D)  is attached to the hard palate. 
E)  functions in deglutition apnea. 
A)  secretes saliva. 
B)  plays a major role in swallowing. 
C)  contains a lot of connective and lymphatic tissues. 
D)  is attached to the hard palate. 
E)  functions in deglutition apnea.

Question 20

What is the role of serotonin in the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased nausea 
B)  stimulates motility 
C)  hormone release 
D)  inhibits motility 
A)  decreased nausea 
B)  stimulates motility 
C)  hormone release 
D)  inhibits motility

Exam 24: Digestive System

Match the organ with the function. -stomach

Match the mesenteries or membranes with its appropriate description. -coronary ligament

Trypsin can activate

Damage to the liver would hamper digestion of

Monosaccharides

Enterokinase

Match the organ with the appropriate function. -duodenal glands

Arrange the following structures in order from the small intestine to the rectum. (1) ascending colon (2) descending colon (3) sigmoid colon (4) transverse colon

Match the disorder with the best description. -diarrhea

Match the enzyme with the products of its digestive activity. -pancreatic amylase

The movement of food through the digestive tract is

Match the cell type with its function. -hepatocytes

Which of the following does NOT illustrate digestion?

Where does bile enter the duodenum?

Which of the following might happen if a person begins laughing while swallowing a liquid?

Match the mesenteries or membranes with its appropriate description. -lesser omentum

-The diagram illustrates an absorptive structure in the duodenum. What does "A" represent?

Match the enzyme or hormone with the organ that produces it. -trypsin

The tongue

What is the role of serotonin in the digestive tract?

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