Exam 32: The Digestive System

At the back of the mouth in the oropharynx are two masses of lymphatic tissue called ________ tonsils that protect the area from bacteria and viruses.

In which condition are stomach acids pushed into the esophagus?

The condition in which distended veins in the rectum or anus become irritated is ____.

Which of these vitamins is water-soluble?

The vitamin needed for production of collagen and absorption of iron is ____.

The hepatic duct merges with the ________ duct from the gallbladder to form the common bile duct.

The pancreatic enzyme that digests carbohydrates is ____.

The essential fatty acid ________ must be obtained in the diet because the body cannot make it. It is found in corn and sunflower oils.

When the ________ passes too quickly through the small intestines, nutrients are not absorbed.

Which vitamin is an antioxidant that prevents the breakdown of certain tissues?

Which cells of the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and the intrinsic factor?

Also known as the visceral peritoneum, the ____ of the alimentary canal wall secretes serous fluid to keep other organs from sticking to the structures of the alimentary canal.

The inflammation of the appendix is called ________.

The proximal portion of the ____ absorbs water and electrolytes.

Which layer of the wall of the alimentary canal contracts to move materials through the canal?

In the stomach, chief cells secrete pepsinogen, which becomes ________ in the presence of acid.

The ________ sphincter controls the movement of substances from the pylorus of the stomach into the small intestine.

The practitioner has determined that Janellyn, a 22-year-old patient, is at risk for cirrhosis of the liver. The practitioner would like the medical assistant to educate Janellyn on how to minimize this risk. Which of the following statements might be included in this type of teaching?

Which of the following vitamins is needed for protein synthesis?

Which layer of the alimentary canal wall secretes mucus and enzymes?