Question 1

The gallbladder is connected to the bile duct by the hepatic duct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The correct sequence for the layers within the wall of the alimentary canal from inside to outside is

Accepted Answer

A)  mucosa,muscularis,serosa,submucosa. 
B)  mucosa,submucosa,muscularis,serosa. 
C)  serosa,muscularis,mucosa,submucosa. 
D)  submucosa,mucosa,serosa,muscularis. 
E)  serosa,muscularis,submucosa,mucosa. 
A)  mucosa,muscularis,serosa,submucosa. 
B)  mucosa,submucosa,muscularis,serosa. 
C)  serosa,muscularis,mucosa,submucosa. 
D)  submucosa,mucosa,serosa,muscularis. 
E)  serosa,muscularis,submucosa,mucosa. B

Question 3

Food passing from the stomach through the small intestine first passes into the duodenum,then the jejunum and lastly the ileum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Peristalsis mixes food with digestive enzymes in small segments of the alimentary canal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which constituent of bile has a digestive function?

Accepted Answer

A)  bile salts 
B)  bile pigments 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  electrolytes 
E)  glucose 
A)  bile salts 
B)  bile pigments 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  electrolytes 
E)  glucose

Question 6

Lactose intolerance is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  deficiency of lactose. 
B)  deficiency of lactase. 
C)  a lack of milk in the diet. 
D)  a lack of a vitamin in the diet. 
E)  increase in dairy consumption. 
A)  deficiency of lactose. 
B)  deficiency of lactase. 
C)  a lack of milk in the diet. 
D)  a lack of a vitamin in the diet. 
E)  increase in dairy consumption.

Question 7

The cecum is located at the inferior end of the descending colon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A hiatal hernia is due to a weakness of the

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal wall. 
B)  pelvic wall. 
C)  diaphragm. 
D)  stomach wall. 
E)  thoracic wall. 
A)  abdominal wall. 
B)  pelvic wall. 
C)  diaphragm. 
D)  stomach wall. 
E)  thoracic wall.

Question 9

The greater omentum is composed of a portion of

Accepted Answer

A)  the peritoneal membrane. 
B)  the pericardial membrane. 
C)  the pleural membrane. 
D)  the hiatal membrane. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  the peritoneal membrane. 
B)  the pericardial membrane. 
C)  the pleural membrane. 
D)  the hiatal membrane. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 10

In the swallowing reflex

Accepted Answer

A)  the soft palate,larynx,and hyoid bone are raised. 
B)  the epiglottis closes off the top of the trachea. 
C)  the tongue presses against the uvula and soft palate. 
D)  muscles pull the pharynx upward toward the food. 
E)  all of the above are true. 
A)  the soft palate,larynx,and hyoid bone are raised. 
B)  the epiglottis closes off the top of the trachea. 
C)  the tongue presses against the uvula and soft palate. 
D)  muscles pull the pharynx upward toward the food. 
E)  all of the above are true.

Question 11

The sphincter muscle located between the small intestine and the large intestine is the ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The sphincter muscle located between the small...

Question 12

Peristalsis occurs in the digestive tract

Accepted Answer

A)  from the pharynx to the anus. 
B)  in the stomach and small intestine only. 
C)  in the small and large intestines only. 
D)  in the stomach,small intestine and large intestine only. 
E)  only in the rectum and anus. 
A)  from the pharynx to the anus. 
B)  in the stomach and small intestine only. 
C)  in the small and large intestines only. 
D)  in the stomach,small intestine and large intestine only. 
E)  only in the rectum and anus.

Question 13

Microorganisms promote the development of dental caries (cavities)by metabolizing carbohydrates and releasing by-products that are

Accepted Answer

A)  alkaline. 
B)  acidic. 
C)  toxic. 
D)  electrolytes. 
E)  monosaccharides. 
A)  alkaline. 
B)  acidic. 
C)  toxic. 
D)  electrolytes. 
E)  monosaccharides.

Question 14

The results of poor nutrition from lack of nutrients or failure to use them is

Accepted Answer

A)  malnutrition. 
B)  malabsorption. 
C)  food intolerance. 
D)  food allergy. 
E)  adequate nutrition. 
A)  malnutrition. 
B)  malabsorption. 
C)  food intolerance. 
D)  food allergy. 
E)  adequate nutrition.

Question 15

Large,fixed phagocytes in the lining of the hepatic sinusoids are called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Large,fixed phagocytes in the lining of the...

Question 16

Vitamin E,a fat-soluble vitamin,is destroyed by cooking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Gastrin,which is secreted by certain cells in the stomach,

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibits the production of hydrochloric acid. 
B)  increases the secretion by the gastric glands. 
C)  changes pepsin into pepsinogen. 
D)  initiates the cephalic phase of digestion. 
E)  relaxes the stomach. 
A)  inhibits the production of hydrochloric acid. 
B)  increases the secretion by the gastric glands. 
C)  changes pepsin into pepsinogen. 
D)  initiates the cephalic phase of digestion. 
E)  relaxes the stomach.

Question 18

Severe liver damage would mainly affect digestion of

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates. 
B)  lipids. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  nucleic acids. 
E)  carbohydrates,lipids,proteins,and nucleic acids about equally. 
A)  carbohydrates. 
B)  lipids. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  nucleic acids. 
E)  carbohydrates,lipids,proteins,and nucleic acids about equally.

Question 19

Lymph transports fat molecules with longer chains of carbon atoms away from the intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Intrinsic factor is necessary for the normal absorption of __________ from the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Intrinsic factor is necessary for the normal...

The gallbladder is connected to the bile duct by the hepatic duct.

The correct sequence for the layers within the wall of the alimentary canal from inside to outside is

Food passing from the stomach through the small intestine first passes into the duodenum,then the jejunum and lastly the ileum.

Peristalsis mixes food with digestive enzymes in small segments of the alimentary canal.

Which constituent of bile has a digestive function?

Lactose intolerance is caused by

The cecum is located at the inferior end of the descending colon.

A hiatal hernia is due to a weakness of the

The greater omentum is composed of a portion of

In the swallowing reflex

The sphincter muscle located between the small intestine and the large intestine is the ___________.

Peristalsis occurs in the digestive tract

Microorganisms promote the development of dental caries (cavities)by metabolizing carbohydrates and releasing by-products that are

The results of poor nutrition from lack of nutrients or failure to use them is

Large,fixed phagocytes in the lining of the hepatic sinusoids are called __________.

Vitamin E,a fat-soluble vitamin,is destroyed by cooking.

Gastrin,which is secreted by certain cells in the stomach,

Severe liver damage would mainly affect digestion of

Lymph transports fat molecules with longer chains of carbon atoms away from the intestine.

Intrinsic factor is necessary for the normal absorption of __________ from the small intestine.

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Exam 15: Digestive System and Nutrition

The gallbladder is connected to the bile duct by the hepatic duct.

The correct sequence for the layers within the wall of the alimentary canal from inside to outside is

Food passing from the stomach through the small intestine first passes into the duodenum,then the jejunum and lastly the ileum.

Peristalsis mixes food with digestive enzymes in small segments of the alimentary canal.

Which constituent of bile has a digestive function?

Lactose intolerance is caused by

The cecum is located at the inferior end of the descending colon.

A hiatal hernia is due to a weakness of the

The greater omentum is composed of a portion of

In the swallowing reflex

The sphincter muscle located between the small intestine and the large intestine is the ___________.

Peristalsis occurs in the digestive tract

Microorganisms promote the development of dental caries (cavities)by metabolizing carbohydrates and releasing by-products that are

The results of poor nutrition from lack of nutrients or failure to use them is

Large,fixed phagocytes in the lining of the hepatic sinusoids are called __________.

Vitamin E,a fat-soluble vitamin,is destroyed by cooking.

Gastrin,which is secreted by certain cells in the stomach,

Severe liver damage would mainly affect digestion of

Lymph transports fat molecules with longer chains of carbon atoms away from the intestine.

Intrinsic factor is necessary for the normal absorption of __________ from the small intestine.

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Pregnancy, growth, development, and Genetics

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