Exam 24: Digestive System

A man had a gunshot wound in his abdomen. The bullet passed through his anterior body and lodged inside the transverse colon. What layers did the bullet pass through to arrive at the location? (1) parietal peritoneum (2) visceral peritoneum

Strong peristaltic contractions in the large intestine are called

Food is prevented from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing by the

The epiglottis covers the opening into the larynx during

Use the key to choose the best answer. -(1) pH in the stomach during digestion; (2) pH in the duodenum during digestion

In order to remove a tumor in the muscular tunic of the stomach, a surgeon must cut through the

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

A proteolytic enzyme secreted by the pancreas is

Match the secretion with the correct cell type. -trypsin

What is the function of interstitial cells of the myenteric plexus?

Match the organ with the appropriate function. -parotid gland

When chyme enters the duodenum, ____ is released and stimulates the pancreas to secrete bicarbonates.

Which of the following statements applies to the ileocecal sphincter?

What structure moves food from the pharynx to the stomach?

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

Which of the following enzymes is found in inactive form in pancreatic juice?

-The figure illustrates bile drainage. What does "B" represent?

Food in the stomach is squeezed and mixed with gastric juices, forming a semiliquid called

Arrange the following in proper sequence: (1) digestion (2) elimination (3) ingestion (4) absorption

Match the disorder with the best description. -hepatitis