Exam 33: The Digestive System

The back of the tongue contains two lumps of lymphatic tissue called ________ that destroy bacteria and viruses on the back of the tongue.

The epiglottis ____.

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

Which of these vitamins is a fat-soluble vitamin?

Mass movements of the large intestine trigger the ________ reflex, which allows anal sphincters to relax and feces to move through the anus in the process of elimination.

The lining of the small intestine contains cells that have ________, which increase the surface area of the small intestine so that it can absorb many nutrients.

Bile leaves the liver through the ________ duct and merges with the cystic duct from the gallbladder to form the common bile duct.

A(n) ________ illness is one for which the cause is unknown.

Found in many vegetables, ________ provides fiber or bulk for the large intestine.

Which of the following causes the stomach to rise up through the diaphragm?

The enzymes secreted by the small intestine that digest proteins are ________.

Which of the following vitamins is needed for protein synthesis?

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

Excess glucose is stored in the liver and skeletal muscle cells as ________.

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

Mr. Beall is an elderly patient who has severe arthritis in both hands. When you ask how he manages the pain, he tells you about taking what seems like a large dose of acetaminophen. You will respond by

The palate's main function is to ____.

The ascending colon becomes the ________ colon as it crosses the abdominal cavity.

Which of these vitamins is not water-soluble?

The inflammation of the appendix is called ________.