Question 1

Starch digestion begins in the _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach 
B)  mouth 
C)  esophagus 
D)  duodenum 
A)  stomach 
B)  mouth 
C)  esophagus 
D)  duodenum

Question 2

The exit of the stomach is guarded by the _______, a strong ring of muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)  pyloric sphincter 
B)  cardiac sphincter 
C)  rugae 
D)  duodenum 
A)  pyloric sphincter 
B)  cardiac sphincter 
C)  rugae 
D)  duodenum

Question 3

The mucosa of the digestive tract _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is the outer coat of the wall of the digestive tract 
B)  is specialized for digestion or absorption in some regions 
C)  pushes food along by peristalsis 
D)  is called the visceral peritoneum below the level of the diaphragm 
A)  is the outer coat of the wall of the digestive tract 
B)  is specialized for digestion or absorption in some regions 
C)  pushes food along by peristalsis 
D)  is called the visceral peritoneum below the level of the diaphragm

Question 4

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.
  
-B _________

Accepted Answer

A) Jejunum 
B) Gallbladder 
C) Pharynx 
D) Submandibular gland 
E) Vermiform appendix
F)Sublingual gland
G)Esophagus
H)Rectum
I)Parotid gland
J)Anus
K)Duodenum
L)Ileum
M)Pancreas
N)Cecum
O)Liver
P)Stomach 
A) Jejunum 
B) Gallbladder 
C) Pharynx 
D) Submandibular gland 
E) Vermiform appendix
F)Sublingual gland
G)Esophagus
H)Rectum
I)Parotid gland
J)Anus
K)Duodenum
L)Ileum
M)Pancreas
N)Cecum
O)Liver
P)Stomach

Question 5

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.
  
-M _________

Accepted Answer

A) Jejunum 
B) Gallbladder 
C) Pharynx 
D) Submandibular gland 
E) Vermiform appendix
F)Sublingual gland
G)Esophagus
H)Rectum
I)Parotid gland
J)Anus
K)Duodenum
L)Ileum
M)Pancreas
N)Cecum
O)Liver
P)Stomach 
A) Jejunum 
B) Gallbladder 
C) Pharynx 
D) Submandibular gland 
E) Vermiform appendix
F)Sublingual gland
G)Esophagus
H)Rectum
I)Parotid gland
J)Anus
K)Duodenum
L)Ileum
M)Pancreas
N)Cecum
O)Liver
P)Stomach

Question 6

_______ helps protect the tooth against wear and tear of chewing and against chemical substances that might dissolve its inner tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dentin 
B)  Pulp cavity 
C)  Enamel 
D)  A root canal 
A)  Dentin 
B)  Pulp cavity 
C)  Enamel 
D)  A root canal

Question 7

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.
  
-L _________

Accepted Answer

A) Jejunum 
B) Gallbladder 
C) Pharynx 
D) Submandibular gland 
E) Vermiform appendix
F)Sublingual gland
G)Esophagus
H)Rectum
I)Parotid gland
J)Anus
K)Duodenum
L)Ileum
M)Pancreas
N)Cecum
O)Liver
P)Stomach 
A) Jejunum 
B) Gallbladder 
C) Pharynx 
D) Submandibular gland 
E) Vermiform appendix
F)Sublingual gland
G)Esophagus
H)Rectum
I)Parotid gland
J)Anus
K)Duodenum
L)Ileum
M)Pancreas
N)Cecum
O)Liver
P)Stomach

Question 8

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.
  
-P _________

Accepted Answer

A) Jejunum 
B) Gallbladder 
C) Pharynx 
D) Submandibular gland 
E) Vermiform appendix
F)Sublingual gland
G)Esophagus
H)Rectum
I)Parotid gland
J)Anus
K)Duodenum
L)Ileum
M)Pancreas
N)Cecum
O)Liver
P)Stomach 
A) Jejunum 
B) Gallbladder 
C) Pharynx 
D) Submandibular gland 
E) Vermiform appendix
F)Sublingual gland
G)Esophagus
H)Rectum
I)Parotid gland
J)Anus
K)Duodenum
L)Ileum
M)Pancreas
N)Cecum
O)Liver
P)Stomach

Question 9

The first 22 cm of the small intestine make up the _______, which is curved like the letter C.

Accepted Answer

A)  jejunum 
B)  ileum 
C)  colon 
D)  duodenum 
A)  jejunum 
B)  ileum 
C)  colon 
D)  duodenum

Question 10

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.
  
-H __________

Accepted Answer

A) Goblet cells 
B) Muscle layer 
C) Mucosa 
D) Nerve 
E) Epithelial cells (lining villus)
F)Submucosa
G)Lacteal (lymph vessel)
H)Capillary network
I)Villi
J)Intestinal glands 
A) Goblet cells 
B) Muscle layer 
C) Mucosa 
D) Nerve 
E) Epithelial cells (lining villus)
F)Submucosa
G)Lacteal (lymph vessel)
H)Capillary network
I)Villi
J)Intestinal glands

Question 11

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.
  
-I __________

Accepted Answer

A) Goblet cells 
B) Muscle layer 
C) Mucosa 
D) Nerve 
E) Epithelial cells (lining villus)
F)Submucosa
G)Lacteal (lymph vessel)
H)Capillary network
I)Villi
J)Intestinal glands 
A) Goblet cells 
B) Muscle layer 
C) Mucosa 
D) Nerve 
E) Epithelial cells (lining villus)
F)Submucosa
G)Lacteal (lymph vessel)
H)Capillary network
I)Villi
J)Intestinal glands

Question 12

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.
  
-F __________

Accepted Answer

A) Goblet cells 
B) Muscle layer 
C) Mucosa 
D) Nerve 
E) Epithelial cells (lining villus)
F)Submucosa
G)Lacteal (lymph vessel)
H)Capillary network
I)Villi
J)Intestinal glands 
A) Goblet cells 
B) Muscle layer 
C) Mucosa 
D) Nerve 
E) Epithelial cells (lining villus)
F)Submucosa
G)Lacteal (lymph vessel)
H)Capillary network
I)Villi
J)Intestinal glands

Question 13

The liver produces and secretes bile, which is important in the mechanical digestion of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  fats 
B)  proteins 
C)  carbohydrates 
D)  cellulose 
A)  fats 
B)  proteins 
C)  carbohydrates 
D)  cellulose

Question 14

The correct pathway for digestion is _______.

Accepted Answer

A) mouth $\rightarrow$ esophagus $\rightarrow$ pharynx $\rightarrow$ stomach $\rightarrow$ small intestine $\rightarrow$ large intestine 
B) mouth $\rightarrow$ esophagus $\rightarrow$ pharynx $\rightarrow$ stomach $\rightarrow$ large intestine $\rightarrow$ small intestine 
C) mouth $\rightarrow$ pharynx $\rightarrow$ esophagus $\rightarrow$ stomach $\rightarrow$ large intestine $\rightarrow$ small intestine 
D) mouth $\rightarrow$ pharynx $\rightarrow$ esophagus $\rightarrow$ stomach $\rightarrow$ small intestine $\rightarrow$ large intestine 
A) mouth $\rightarrow$ esophagus $\rightarrow$ pharynx $\rightarrow$ stomach $\rightarrow$ small intestine $\rightarrow$ large intestine 
B) mouth $\rightarrow$ esophagus $\rightarrow$ pharynx $\rightarrow$ stomach $\rightarrow$ large intestine $\rightarrow$ small intestine 
C) mouth $\rightarrow$ pharynx $\rightarrow$ esophagus $\rightarrow$ stomach $\rightarrow$ large intestine $\rightarrow$ small intestine 
D) mouth $\rightarrow$ pharynx $\rightarrow$ esophagus $\rightarrow$ stomach $\rightarrow$ small intestine $\rightarrow$ large intestine

Question 15

The dentin encloses a(n) _______ that contains nerves and blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A)  root canal 
B)  pulp cavity 
C)  conduit 
D)  enamel cavity 
A)  root canal 
B)  pulp cavity 
C)  conduit 
D)  enamel cavity

Question 16

_______ involves taking food into the mouth, chewing it, and swallowing it.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ingestion 
B)  Digestion 
C)  Elimination 
D)  Absorption 
A)  Ingestion 
B)  Digestion 
C)  Elimination 
D)  Absorption

Question 17

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.
  
-N _________

Accepted Answer

A) Jejunum 
B) Gallbladder 
C) Pharynx 
D) Submandibular gland 
E) Vermiform appendix
F)Sublingual gland
G)Esophagus
H)Rectum
I)Parotid gland
J)Anus
K)Duodenum
L)Ileum
M)Pancreas
N)Cecum
O)Liver
P)Stomach 
A) Jejunum 
B) Gallbladder 
C) Pharynx 
D) Submandibular gland 
E) Vermiform appendix
F)Sublingual gland
G)Esophagus
H)Rectum
I)Parotid gland
J)Anus
K)Duodenum
L)Ileum
M)Pancreas
N)Cecum
O)Liver
P)Stomach

Question 18

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below.
  
-O _________

Accepted Answer

A) Jejunum 
B) Gallbladder 
C) Pharynx 
D) Submandibular gland 
E) Vermiform appendix
F)Sublingual gland
G)Esophagus
H)Rectum
I)Parotid gland
J)Anus
K)Duodenum
L)Ileum
M)Pancreas
N)Cecum
O)Liver
P)Stomach 
A) Jejunum 
B) Gallbladder 
C) Pharynx 
D) Submandibular gland 
E) Vermiform appendix
F)Sublingual gland
G)Esophagus
H)Rectum
I)Parotid gland
J)Anus
K)Duodenum
L)Ileum
M)Pancreas
N)Cecum
O)Liver
P)Stomach

Question 19

The ______ system processes food and breaks it down into a form that can be delivered to and used by the cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  urinary 
B)  digestive 
C)  respiratory 
D)  reproductive 
A)  urinary 
B)  digestive 
C)  respiratory 
D)  reproductive

Question 20

_______ are digested into their component amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A)  Proteins 
B)  Minerals 
C)  Lipids 
D)  Vitamins 
A)  Proteins 
B)  Minerals 
C)  Lipids 
D)  Vitamins

Exam 15: The Digestive System

Starch digestion begins in the _______.

The exit of the stomach is guarded by the _______, a strong ring of muscle.

The mucosa of the digestive tract _______.

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below. -B _________

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below. -M _________

_______ helps protect the tooth against wear and tear of chewing and against chemical substances that might dissolve its inner tissue.

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below. -L _________

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below. -P _________

The first 22 cm of the small intestine make up the _______, which is curved like the letter C.

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below. -H __________

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below. -I __________

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below. -F __________

The liver produces and secretes bile, which is important in the mechanical digestion of _______.

The correct pathway for digestion is _______.

The dentin encloses a(n) _______ that contains nerves and blood vessels.

_______ involves taking food into the mouth, chewing it, and swallowing it.

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below. -N _________

Fill in the correct labels for the following figure using the word bank below. -O _________

The ______ system processes food and breaks it down into a form that can be delivered to and used by the cells.

_______ are digested into their component amino acids.

Introducing the Human Body

Cells and Tissues

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Sensory Receptors

Endocrine Control

The Circulatory System: Blood

The Circulatory System: The Heart

The Circulation of Blood and Lymph

Immune System: Internal Defense

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System and Fluid Balance

Reproduction

Anatomy and Physiology: A Comprehensive Guide to the Human Body

Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology: Bones, Muscles, and Joints

Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System

Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Immune Systems

Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems

Anatomy and Physiology: Respiratory and Digestive Systems, Urinary System, and Reproductive System

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