Exam 18: Digestive System

Lacteals are lymphatic vessels that are important in the absorption of fats.

The neck and root of the tooth are covered by cementum.

The parietal peritoneum is deep to the visceral peritoneum.

An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal space

Pancreatic juice contains enzymes that help digest

Match each term with its corresponding description or function. -Increases the surface area of the interior wall of the small intestine

What is GERD? How is it treated, and what are some serious consequences of untreated GERD?

Bacteria in the large intestine make vitamin C for the body.

An inflammation of abnormal saclike outpouchings of the intestinal wall

Fully explain the process of fat digestion. Include the substances used, where they are produced, where they function, and the end products formed. How is bile different from the other substances used in the digestion of foods?

Because the concentration of digested food is much higher in the small intestine than it is in the blood, absorption occurs by diffusion.

Explain the process of absorption. Why is this process so important?

Which layer of the wall of the digestive tract is responsible for peristalsis?

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

As a person ages, the likelihood of developing appendicitis increases.

Gallstones that block the common bile duct can lead to jaundice.

The pancreatic duct enters the small intestine about 3 cm proximal to the entry of the common bile duct.

Dental caries is one of the most common diseases of underdeveloped countries.

Covers the crown area of the tooth

Which bone is not part of the hard palate?