Question 1

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 C

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 C

Question 3

Inflammation of the gums is called

Accepted Answer

A) dental carries. 
B) pyorrhea. 
C) halitosis. 
D) gingivitus. 
A) dental carries. 
B) pyorrhea. 
C) halitosis. 
D) gingivitus. D

Question 4

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

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 5

Match the disorder with the best description.
-(1)pH in the stomach during digestion; (2)pH in the duodenum during digestion

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 6

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 7

Small droplets of digested lipids surrounded by bile salts are called

Accepted Answer

A) chylomicrons. 
B) micelles. 
C) monoglycerides. 
D) diglycerides. 
E) lacteals. 
A) chylomicrons. 
B) micelles. 
C) monoglycerides. 
D) diglycerides. 
E) lacteals.

Question 8

The major stimulus for the release of cholecystokinin is the presence of ______ in the intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) bile 
B) pancreatic juice 
C) fatty acids and other lipids 
D) sugars 
E) proteins 
A) bile 
B) pancreatic juice 
C) fatty acids and other lipids 
D) sugars 
E) proteins

Question 9

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 10

Which of the following is a function of the hepatocytes?

Accepted Answer

A) produce digestive enzymes 
B) synthesize hormones 
C) produce hydrochloric acid 
D) synthesize bile 
E) regulate pH 
A) produce digestive enzymes 
B) synthesize hormones 
C) produce hydrochloric acid 
D) synthesize bile 
E) regulate pH

Question 11

Match the cell type with its function.
-granular cells

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 12

Which digestive activity is NOT correctly matched to its location?

Accepted Answer

A) killing microorganisms with lysozyme - stomach 
B) digestion of carbohydrates - mouth 
C) absorption of nutrients - small intestine 
D) production of mucus - esophagus 
A) killing microorganisms with lysozyme - stomach 
B) digestion of carbohydrates - mouth 
C) absorption of nutrients - small intestine 
D) production of mucus - esophagus

Question 13

Duodenal gland secretion prevents

Accepted Answer

A) digestive enzyme release. 
B) release of bile from the liver. 
C) irritation of the duodenal mucosa by acidic chyme and digestive enzymes. 
D) the release of insulin. 
E) peristalsis. 
A) digestive enzyme release. 
B) release of bile from the liver. 
C) irritation of the duodenal mucosa by acidic chyme and digestive enzymes. 
D) the release of insulin. 
E) peristalsis.

Question 14

Match the organ with the appropriate function.
-parotid gland

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 15

Which of the following enzymes digests protein?

Accepted Answer

A) bile 
B) pepsin 
C) isomaltose 
D) sucrase 
E) lipase 
A) bile 
B) pepsin 
C) isomaltose 
D) sucrase 
E) lipase

Question 16

Which of the following organs is part of the digestive tract or alimentary canal?

Accepted Answer

A) salivary gland 
B) liver 
C) gallbladder 
D) stomach 
E) pancreas 
A) salivary gland 
B) liver 
C) gallbladder 
D) stomach 
E) pancreas

Question 17

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 18

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 19

What structure moves food from the pharynx to the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A) larynx 
B) laryngopharynx 
C) esophagus 
D) epiglottis 
A) larynx 
B) laryngopharynx 
C) esophagus 
D) epiglottis

Question 20

The myenteric plexus is found in the _____ of the digestive tract wall.

Accepted Answer

A) mucosa 
B) serosa 
C) submucosa 
D) muscularis 
E) adventitia 
A) mucosa 
B) serosa 
C) submucosa 
D) muscularis 
E) adventitia

Exam 24: Digestive System

Which of the following does NOT illustrate digestion?

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

Inflammation of the gums is called

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

Match the disorder with the best description. -(1)pH in the stomach during digestion; (2)pH in the duodenum during digestion

Which of the following apply to the small intestine?

Small droplets of digested lipids surrounded by bile salts are called

The major stimulus for the release of cholecystokinin is the presence of ______ in the intestine.

Monosaccharides

Which of the following is a function of the hepatocytes?

Match the cell type with its function. -granular cells

Which digestive activity is NOT correctly matched to its location?

Duodenal gland secretion prevents

Match the organ with the appropriate function. -parotid gland

Which of the following enzymes digests protein?

Which of the following organs is part of the digestive tract or alimentary canal?

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

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

What structure moves food from the pharynx to the stomach?

The myenteric plexus is found in the _____ of the digestive tract wall.

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