Exam 16: The Digestive System

The part of a tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves is the:

The processes of chemical digestion take place within:

Carbohydrates are digested by enzymes from the:

The parts of the small intestine, in the order food passes through them, are the:

The pancreatic enzyme that contributes to starch digestion is:

The ____________________ salivary glands are located below and in front of the ear.

The part of gastric juice that kills most bacteria that enter the stomach is:

Which of these is NOT an example of chemical digestion?

The end products of fat digestion are:

In the villi of the small intestine, glucose is absorbed into the:

The root of a tooth is made of ____________________ and is anchored in its socket by the ____________________ membrane.

The function of amylase in saliva is to digest ____________________ to ____________________.

The part of the colon that surrounds the anus is the:

The ____ of the small intestine complete the digestion of ____.

The external muscle layer of the alimentary tube is responsible for:

The function of the intrinsic factor in gastric juice is to:

The pancreas is located between the ____ medially and the ____ laterally.

The plasma protein produced by the liver that is important for blood clotting is:

Protein is digested by pancreatic ____________________, starches by pancreatic ____________________, and fats by pancreatic ____________________.

The end products of carbohydrate digestion are ____________________.