Question 1

Which of the following cell types is correctly matched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine cells - produce mucus 
B)  absorptive cells - produce digestive enzymes 
C)  granular cells - absorb nutrients 
D)  goblet cells - produce hormones 
E)  granular cells - produce granules 
A)  endocrine cells - produce mucus 
B)  absorptive cells - produce digestive enzymes 
C)  granular cells - absorb nutrients 
D)  goblet cells - produce hormones 
E)  granular cells - produce granules

Question 2

The ____ helps hold a tooth in its socket.

Accepted Answer

A)  crown 
B)  cementum 
C)  periodontal ligament 
D)  dental arch 
E)  alveoli 
A)  crown 
B)  cementum 
C)  periodontal ligament 
D)  dental arch 
E)  alveoli

Question 3

LDL's are taken into a cell by the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  simple diffusion. 
B)  osmosis. 
C)  receptor mediated endocytosis. 
D)  HDL carrier molecules. 
E)  facilitated diffusion. 
A)  simple diffusion. 
B)  osmosis. 
C)  receptor mediated endocytosis. 
D)  HDL carrier molecules. 
E)  facilitated diffusion.

Question 4

Which of the following apply to the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secretions from the liver and pancreas enter this organ. 
B)  Segmentation contractions occur in this organ. 
C)  Both digestion and absorption occur in this organ. 
D)  Mixing and propulsion of chyme. 
E)  All of these choices apply to the small intestine. 
A)  Secretions from the liver and pancreas enter this organ. 
B)  Segmentation contractions occur in this organ. 
C)  Both digestion and absorption occur in this organ. 
D)  Mixing and propulsion of chyme. 
E)  All of these choices apply to the small intestine.

Question 5

Functions of the liver include

Accepted Answer

A)  production of many blood proteins. 
B)  interconversion of nutrients. 
C)  detoxification of harmful chemicals. 
D)  bile production. 
E)  All of these are functions of the liver. 
A)  production of many blood proteins. 
B)  interconversion of nutrients. 
C)  detoxification of harmful chemicals. 
D)  bile production. 
E)  All of these are functions of the liver.

Question 6

Match the mesenteries or membranes with its appropriate description.
-transverse mesocolon

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 7

Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  esophagus 
B)  salivary glands 
C)  pancreas 
D)  gallbladder 
A)  esophagus 
B)  salivary glands 
C)  pancreas 
D)  gallbladder

Question 8

Match the disorder with the best description.
-GERD

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 9

-The diagram illustrates an absorptive structure in the duodenum. What does "B" 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 10

The defecation reflex

Accepted Answer

A)  is stimulated by distention of the rectum. 
B)  inhibits further peristalsis in the rectum and lower colon. 
C)  constricts the internal anal sphincter. 
D)  lasts several hours. 
E)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  is stimulated by distention of the rectum. 
B)  inhibits further peristalsis in the rectum and lower colon. 
C)  constricts the internal anal sphincter. 
D)  lasts several hours. 
E)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 11

The abdominal cavity is lined with

Accepted Answer

A)  the omental bursa. 
B)  mesenteries. 
C)  the greater omentum. 
D)  parietal peritoneum. 
E)  superficial fascia. 
A)  the omental bursa. 
B)  mesenteries. 
C)  the greater omentum. 
D)  parietal peritoneum. 
E)  superficial fascia.

Question 12

Secretions that are added as food moves through the GI tract assist in

Accepted Answer

A)  liquefying and digesting the food. 
B)  vitamin A and D production and storage. 
C)  distribution of nutrients throughout the body. 
D)  insulin production. 
E)  bile production. 
A)  liquefying and digesting the food. 
B)  vitamin A and D production and storage. 
C)  distribution of nutrients throughout the body. 
D)  insulin production. 
E)  bile production.

Question 13

The esophagus

Accepted Answer

A)  extends from the fauces to the stomach. 
B)  has cartilage in its walls to keep it from collapsing. 
C)  produces two enzymes that digest proteins. 
D)  has upper and lower sphincters to regulate movement of food. 
E)  has thin walls of connective tissue. 
A)  extends from the fauces to the stomach. 
B)  has cartilage in its walls to keep it from collapsing. 
C)  produces two enzymes that digest proteins. 
D)  has upper and lower sphincters to regulate movement of food. 
E)  has thin walls of connective tissue.

Question 14

-The diagram illustrates the anatomy of the stomach. What does "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscularis 
B)  duodenum 
C)  esophagus 
D)  pyloric sphincter 
E)  cardiac part 
A)  muscularis 
B)  duodenum 
C)  esophagus 
D)  pyloric sphincter 
E)  cardiac part

Question 15

The major secretion of the large intestine is

Accepted Answer

A)  bile. 
B)  hormones. 
C)  mucus. 
D)  vitamins. 
E)  bacteria. 
A)  bile. 
B)  hormones. 
C)  mucus. 
D)  vitamins. 
E)  bacteria.

Question 16

Arrange the following events in the correct order: (1) absorption of lipids
(2) emulsification
(3) micelle formation
(4) digestion of lipids

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following components of saliva is mismatched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)  mucin - lubricant 
B)  lysozyme - antibacterial properties 
C)  bicarbonate - neutralizes acid 
D)  IgA - prevents infection 
E)  salivary amylase - begins protein digestion 
A)  mucin - lubricant 
B)  lysozyme - antibacterial properties 
C)  bicarbonate - neutralizes acid 
D)  IgA - prevents infection 
E)  salivary amylase - begins protein digestion

Question 18

Which of the following regions of the stomach is correctly matched with its description?

Accepted Answer

A)  body - portion closest to the esophagus 
B)  pylorus - the most inferior portion of the stomach 
C)  fundus - opening from the stomach into the duodenum 
D)  cardiac region - the largest portion of the stomach 
E)  pyloric opening - opening from the esophagus 
A)  body - portion closest to the esophagus 
B)  pylorus - the most inferior portion of the stomach 
C)  fundus - opening from the stomach into the duodenum 
D)  cardiac region - the largest portion of the stomach 
E)  pyloric opening - opening from the esophagus

Question 19

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

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 20

-The diagram illustrates an absorptive structure in the duodenum. What does "D" 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

Exam 24: Digestive System

Which of the following cell types is correctly matched with its function?

The ____ helps hold a tooth in its socket.

LDL's are taken into a cell by the process of

Which of the following apply to the small intestine?

Functions of the liver include

Match the mesenteries or membranes with its appropriate description. -transverse mesocolon

Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive tract?

Match the disorder with the best description. -GERD

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

The defecation reflex

The abdominal cavity is lined with

Secretions that are added as food moves through the GI tract assist in

The esophagus

-The diagram illustrates the anatomy of the stomach. What does "C" represent?

The major secretion of the large intestine is

Arrange the following events in the correct order: (1) absorption of lipids (2) emulsification (3) micelle formation (4) digestion of lipids

Which of the following components of saliva is mismatched with its function?

Which of the following regions of the stomach is correctly matched with its description?

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

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

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