Question 1

Indicate the causes and effects of constipation and diarrhoea.

Accepted Answer

Constipation can be caused by a variety

Question 2

Glycogen is stored in the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of these conditions is NOT a side effect of constipation?

Accepted Answer

A) gradual build-up of toxins 
B) nausea 
C)  headache 
D)  lack of appetite 
A) gradual build-up of toxins 
B) nausea 
C)  headache 
D)  lack of appetite

Question 4

H+ ions are actively secreted against a large concentration gradient into the stomach; Cl- secretion follows passively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the stimuli, labelled a. through d., with the descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.fat in the duodenum
b.acid in the duodenum
c.acid in the stomach
d.protein in the stomach
-directly inhibits secretion of gastrin

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the stimuli, labelled a. through d.,...

Question 6

What prevents food from entering the nasal passages during swallowing?

Accepted Answer

A) elevation of the uvula 
B) contraction of the pharyngeal muscles 
C)  positioning of the tongue 
D)  tight apposition of the vocal cords over the glottis 
A) elevation of the uvula 
B) contraction of the pharyngeal muscles 
C)  positioning of the tongue 
D)  tight apposition of the vocal cords over the glottis

Question 7

The parotid glands are one of three pairs of ____________________ glands.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The parotid glands are one of three...

Question 8

What is secreted by the chief cells of the gastric mucosa?

Accepted Answer

A) bicarbonate ions 
B) HCl 
C)  pepsinogen 
D)  sucrase 
A) bicarbonate ions 
B) HCl 
C)  pepsinogen 
D)  sucrase

Question 9

Which of these statements does NOT apply to the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

A) It has endocrine tissue. 
B) It has exocrine tissue. 
C)  It secretes an alkaline fluid. 
D)  It secretes pepsinogen. 
A) It has endocrine tissue. 
B) It has exocrine tissue. 
C)  It secretes an alkaline fluid. 
D)  It secretes pepsinogen.

Question 10

Match the digestive enzymes, labelled a. through d., with their correct characteristics.
a.amylase
b.trypsin
c.chymotrypsin
d.lipase
-only enzyme for fat digestion

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the digestive enzymes, labelled a. through...

Question 11

Lipase breaks down proteins via hydrolysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

As the gastric pH falls very low, the pyloric gland area is inhibited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the digestive secretions, labelled a. through e., to the descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.bile salts
b.pepsin(ogen)
c.amylase
d.lipase
e.trypsin(ogen)
-forms micelles to aid fat absorption

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the digestive secretions, labelled a. through...

Question 14

Which of these substances is NOT secreted by the stomach in response to parasympathetic (acetylcholine) stimulation?

Accepted Answer

A) pepsinogen 
B) HCl 
C)  gastrin 
D)  histamine 
A) pepsinogen 
B) HCl 
C)  gastrin 
D)  histamine

Question 15

Which of the following is the most potent choleretic?

Accepted Answer

A) vagal stimulation 
B) bile salt 
C)  CCK 
D)  secretin 
A) vagal stimulation 
B) bile salt 
C)  CCK 
D)  secretin

Question 16

CCK causes relaxation of the sphincter of Oddi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How does chemical digestion of proteins occur?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How does chemical digestion of proteins occur?...

Question 18

What does the pyloric gland area of the stomach antrum secrete?

Accepted Answer

A) histamine 
B) gastrin 
C)  intrinsic factor 
D)  somatostatin 
A) histamine 
B) gastrin 
C)  intrinsic factor 
D)  somatostatin

Question 19

Match the descriptions, labelled a. through l., with the items listed.
a.secretes NaHCOS1U1B13S1U1B0
b.enzyme for protein digestion secreted by pancreas
c.activates pepsinogen
d.enzyme for fat digestion
e.functions inside brush border
f.secretes gastrin
g.stimulates parietal and chief cells
h.enzyme for carbohydrate digestion that functions primarily in the body of the stomach
i.secreted by chief cells
j.secretes pancreatic enzymes
k.secreted by duodenal cells in response to the presence of acid
l.stimulates pancreatic acinar cells
-HCl

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the descriptions, labelled a. through l.,...

Question 20

What is the most important stimulus for contraction of the gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

A) CCK 
B) mechanical contraction of the small intestine 
C)  sympathetic stimulation 
D)  an increase in bile secretion by the liver 
A) CCK 
B) mechanical contraction of the small intestine 
C)  sympathetic stimulation 
D)  an increase in bile secretion by the liver

Indicate the causes and effects of constipation and diarrhoea.

Glycogen is stored in the liver.

Which of these conditions is NOT a side effect of constipation?

H⁺ ions are actively secreted against a large concentration gradient into the stomach; Cl^- secretion follows passively.

Match the stimuli, labelled a. through d., with the descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.fat in the duodenum b.acid in the duodenum c.acid in the stomach d.protein in the stomach -directly inhibits secretion of gastrin

What prevents food from entering the nasal passages during swallowing?

The parotid glands are one of three pairs of ____________________ glands.

What is secreted by the chief cells of the gastric mucosa?

Which of these statements does NOT apply to the pancreas?

Match the digestive enzymes, labelled a. through d., with their correct characteristics. a.amylase b.trypsin c.chymotrypsin d.lipase -only enzyme for fat digestion

Lipase breaks down proteins via hydrolysis.

As the gastric pH falls very low, the pyloric gland area is inhibited.

Match the digestive secretions, labelled a. through e., to the descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.bile salts b.pepsin(ogen) c.amylase d.lipase e.trypsin(ogen) -forms micelles to aid fat absorption

Which of these substances is NOT secreted by the stomach in response to parasympathetic (acetylcholine) stimulation?

Which of the following is the most potent choleretic?

CCK causes relaxation of the sphincter of Oddi.

How does chemical digestion of proteins occur?

What does the pyloric gland area of the stomach antrum secrete?

What is the most important stimulus for contraction of the gallbladder?

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Indicate the causes and effects of constipation and diarrhoea.

Glycogen is stored in the liver.

Which of these conditions is NOT a side effect of constipation?

H+ ions are actively secreted against a large concentration gradient into the stomach; Cl- secretion follows passively.

Match the stimuli, labelled a. through d., with the descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.fat in the duodenum b.acid in the duodenum c.acid in the stomach d.protein in the stomach -directly inhibits secretion of gastrin

What prevents food from entering the nasal passages during swallowing?

The parotid glands are one of three pairs of ____________________ glands.

What is secreted by the chief cells of the gastric mucosa?

Which of these statements does NOT apply to the pancreas?

Match the digestive enzymes, labelled a. through d., with their correct characteristics. a.amylase b.trypsin c.chymotrypsin d.lipase -only enzyme for fat digestion

Lipase breaks down proteins via hydrolysis.

As the gastric pH falls very low, the pyloric gland area is inhibited.

Match the digestive secretions, labelled a. through e., to the descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.bile salts b.pepsin(ogen) c.amylase d.lipase e.trypsin(ogen) -forms micelles to aid fat absorption

Which of these substances is NOT secreted by the stomach in response to parasympathetic (acetylcholine) stimulation?

Which of the following is the most potent choleretic?

CCK causes relaxation of the sphincter of Oddi.

How does chemical digestion of proteins occur?

What does the pyloric gland area of the stomach antrum secrete?

What is the most important stimulus for contraction of the gallbladder?

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

Fluid and Acidbase Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

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H⁺ ions are actively secreted against a large concentration gradient into the stomach; Cl^- secretion follows passively.