Exam 33: The Digestive System

The pancreatic enzymes trypsin, chymotrypsin, and ________ digest proteins.

____ is a chronic liver disease in which normal tissue is replaced with scar tissue.

The last few centimeters of the rectum are known as the ________.

The layer of the alimentary canal just inferior to the mucosa that contains loose connective tissue, blood vessels, glands, and nerves is the ________.

____ is the pancreatic enzyme that digests fats.

The physician has determined that Janellyn, a 22-year-old patient, is at risk for cirrhosis of the liver. The physician has asked you to perform patient education to help Janellyn minimize the risk. Which of the following statements might you include in your teaching?

Pancreatic ________ cells produce pancreatic juice, which ultimately flows through the pancreatic duct to the duodenum.

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

The smallest of the salivary glands, located in the floor of the mouth beneath the tongue, are the ________ glands.

In the pelvic cavity, the descending colon forms the S-shaped tube called the ________ colon.

In the nasopharynx, just above the palatine tonsils, are two masses of lymphatic tissue called the pharyngeal tonsils, or _______, that protect the area from bacteria and viruses.

Letter I on the figure of the digestive system shows the ________.

The proximal portion of the ____ absorbs water and electrolytes.

Letter L on the figure of the digestive system refers to the ________.

Which vitamin is needed for blood to clot?

The esophageal hiatus is the ____.

Inflammation of the liver is ____.

The simple sugars, ________ and disaccharides, are obtained from sweet foods and fruits.

Teeth called ________, also known as the canines, are the sharpest teeth and are used to tear tough food.

The back of the soft palate hangs down into the throat. This portion of the soft palate is called the _______.