Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Storage 
B)  Protein digestion 
C)  Absorption of aspirin 
D)  Segmental contractions 
A)  Storage 
B)  Protein digestion 
C)  Absorption of aspirin 
D)  Segmental contractions

Question 2

Bile secretion is

Accepted Answer

A)  performed continuously by the liver. 
B)  is stimulated by sympathetic nerves. 
C)  is stimulated by decreased amounts of bile salts. 
D)  stimulated by increased vitamin B12 storage. 
E)  controlled by the gallbladder. 
A)  performed continuously by the liver. 
B)  is stimulated by sympathetic nerves. 
C)  is stimulated by decreased amounts of bile salts. 
D)  stimulated by increased vitamin B12 storage. 
E)  controlled by the gallbladder.

Question 3

Which of the following structures has both endocrine and exocrine tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Colon 
B)  Liver 
C)  Pancreas 
D)  Gallbladder 
E)  Spleen 
A)  Colon 
B)  Liver 
C)  Pancreas 
D)  Gallbladder 
E)  Spleen

Question 4

The villi, microvilli, and plicae circularis function to

Accepted Answer

A)  liberate hormones. 
B)  promote peristalsis. 
C)  produce bile. 
D)  increase surface area for absorption. 
E)  stimulate chemical digestion. 
A)  liberate hormones. 
B)  promote peristalsis. 
C)  produce bile. 
D)  increase surface area for absorption. 
E)  stimulate chemical digestion.

Question 5

Which of the following organs is retroperitoneal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pancreas 
B)  Ascending colon 
C)  Duodenum 
D)  Descending colon 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Pancreas 
B)  Ascending colon 
C)  Duodenum 
D)  Descending colon 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 6

The enzyme(s) called ________ break(s) down the substrate called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lactase; glucose 
B)  peptidases; proteins 
C)  lipases; micelles 
D)  lactose; lactase 
E)  nucleases; nucleotides 
A)  lactase; glucose 
B)  peptidases; proteins 
C)  lipases; micelles 
D)  lactose; lactase 
E)  nucleases; nucleotides

Question 7

A mixing contraction in the small intestine is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  peristalsis 
B)  segmental contraction 
C)  deglutition 
D)  mass movement 
A)  peristalsis 
B)  segmental contraction 
C)  deglutition 
D)  mass movement

Question 8

Match the enzyme with the products of its digestive activity.
-Carboxypeptidase

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose and galactose 
B) Amino acids 
C) Fatty acids and glycerol 
D) Maltose and isomaltose 
E) Polysaccharides and disaccharides 
A) Glucose and galactose 
B) Amino acids 
C) Fatty acids and glycerol 
D) Maltose and isomaltose 
E) Polysaccharides and disaccharides

Question 9

Teeth in adults

Accepted Answer

A)  are replaced by osteoblast activity if they are extracted. 
B)  are distributed so that there is one canine tooth in each half jaw. 
C)  are all of the same type-molars. 
D)  are composed of living cells called enamel cells. 
E)  do not play a role in speech. 
A)  are replaced by osteoblast activity if they are extracted. 
B)  are distributed so that there is one canine tooth in each half jaw. 
C)  are all of the same type-molars. 
D)  are composed of living cells called enamel cells. 
E)  do not play a role in speech.

Question 10

The muscularis layer in the wall of the digestive tract is

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal muscle throughout the tract, especially in the large intestine. 
B)  the layer of the digestive tract wall that contains capillaries. 
C)  in direct contact with the food that is consumed. 
D)  composed of a layer of circular smooth muscle fibers and a layer of longitudinal smooth muscle fibers. 
E)  connective tissue and the peritoneum. 
A)  skeletal muscle throughout the tract, especially in the large intestine. 
B)  the layer of the digestive tract wall that contains capillaries. 
C)  in direct contact with the food that is consumed. 
D)  composed of a layer of circular smooth muscle fibers and a layer of longitudinal smooth muscle fibers. 
E)  connective tissue and the peritoneum.

Question 11

Abdominal organs that lie against the body wall and have no mesenteries are said to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  retroperitoneal 
B)  antiperitoneal 
C)  falciperitoneal 
D)  hyperperitoneal 
E)  mesoperitoneal 
A)  retroperitoneal 
B)  antiperitoneal 
C)  falciperitoneal 
D)  hyperperitoneal 
E)  mesoperitoneal

Question 12

The hepatopancreatic ampulla is formed by the union of the

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreatic duct with the lacteals. 
B)  greater duodenal papilla with the lesser duodenal papilla. 
C)  common bile duct and pancreatic duct. 
D)  cystic duct and interlobular duct. 
E)  hepatic ducts and cystic ducts. 
A)  pancreatic duct with the lacteals. 
B)  greater duodenal papilla with the lesser duodenal papilla. 
C)  common bile duct and pancreatic duct. 
D)  cystic duct and interlobular duct. 
E)  hepatic ducts and cystic ducts.

Question 13

The digestive functions performed by saliva and salivary amylase respectively are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  flushing and protein digestion 
B)  swallowing and lipid digestion 
C)  peristalsis and polysaccharide digestion 
D)  moistening and starch digestion 
E)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  flushing and protein digestion 
B)  swallowing and lipid digestion 
C)  peristalsis and polysaccharide digestion 
D)  moistening and starch digestion 
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 14

The portion of the digestive tract that receives food directly from the oral cavity is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nasopharynx 
B)  oropharynx 
C)  laryngopharynx 
D)  esophagus 
E)  larynx 
A)  nasopharynx 
B)  oropharynx 
C)  laryngopharynx 
D)  esophagus 
E)  larynx

Question 15

Which of the following are secreted by the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amylase and lipase 
B)  Pepsinogen and intrinsic factor 
C)  Bile and lipase 
D)  Trypsin and amylase 
E)  Bicarbonate and secretin 
A)  Amylase and lipase 
B)  Pepsinogen and intrinsic factor 
C)  Bile and lipase 
D)  Trypsin and amylase 
E)  Bicarbonate and secretin

Question 16

Which of the following is an accessory organ of the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pharynx 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Liver 
D)  Large intestine 
A)  Pharynx 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Liver 
D)  Large intestine

Question 17

The gallbladder ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  produces bile 
B)  is attached to the pancreas 
C)  stores bile 
D)  produces secretin 
E)  breaks down red blood cells 
A)  produces bile 
B)  is attached to the pancreas 
C)  stores bile 
D)  produces secretin 
E)  breaks down red blood cells

Question 18

Which of the following is associated with the tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uvula 
B)  Constrictor muscles 
C)  Papillae and taste buds 
D)  Periodontal ligament 
E)  Fauces 
A)  Uvula 
B)  Constrictor muscles 
C)  Papillae and taste buds 
D)  Periodontal ligament 
E)  Fauces

Question 19

In comparison to a low-density lipoprotein (LDL), a high density lipoprotein (HDL) contains ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  less lipid 
B)  less protein 
C)  more cholesterol 
D)  more carbohydrate 
E)  more amino acids 
A)  less lipid 
B)  less protein 
C)  more cholesterol 
D)  more carbohydrate 
E)  more amino acids

Question 20

Match the secretion with the correct cell type.
-Gastrin

Accepted Answer

A) Endocrine cells 
B) Hepatocyte 
C) Parietal cells 
D) Acinar cells 
E) Goblet cells 
A) Endocrine cells 
B) Hepatocyte 
C) Parietal cells 
D) Acinar cells 
E) Goblet cells

Exam 24: Digestive System

Which of the following is NOT a function of the stomach?

Bile secretion is

Which of the following structures has both endocrine and exocrine tissue?

The villi, microvilli, and plicae circularis function to

Which of the following organs is retroperitoneal?

The enzyme(s) called ________ break(s) down the substrate called ________.

A mixing contraction in the small intestine is called ________.

Match the enzyme with the products of its digestive activity. -Carboxypeptidase

Teeth in adults

The muscularis layer in the wall of the digestive tract is

Abdominal organs that lie against the body wall and have no mesenteries are said to be ________.

The hepatopancreatic ampulla is formed by the union of the

The digestive functions performed by saliva and salivary amylase respectively are ________.

The portion of the digestive tract that receives food directly from the oral cavity is the ________.

Which of the following are secreted by the stomach?

Which of the following is an accessory organ of the digestive tract?

The gallbladder ________.

Which of the following is associated with the tongue?

In comparison to a low-density lipoprotein (LDL), a high density lipoprotein (HDL) contains ________.

Match the secretion with the correct cell type. -Gastrin

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joint and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

Filters

The enzyme(s) called break(s) down the substrate called .