Question 1

Which of the following is true of the appendix?

Accepted Answer

A)  RLQ 
B)  Secretes several CCK and secretin 
C)  Hangs off the end of the hepatic flexure 
D)  Secretes trypsinogen 
A)  RLQ 
B)  Secretes several CCK and secretin 
C)  Hangs off the end of the hepatic flexure 
D)  Secretes trypsinogen

Question 2

The hepatic portal system delivers

Accepted Answer

A)  bile from the liver to the gallbladder for storage. 
B)  pancreatic enzymes to the small intestine. 
C)  end products of digestion from the GI tract to the liver via blood. 
D)  bile from the gallbladder to the common bile duct. 
A)  bile from the liver to the gallbladder for storage. 
B)  pancreatic enzymes to the small intestine. 
C)  end products of digestion from the GI tract to the liver via blood. 
D)  bile from the gallbladder to the common bile duct.

Question 3

The gallbladder

Accepted Answer

A)  contracts in response to cholecystokinin. 
B)  synthesizes bile. 
C)  concentrates and stores lipases. 
D)  does all of the above. 
A)  contracts in response to cholecystokinin. 
B)  synthesizes bile. 
C)  concentrates and stores lipases. 
D)  does all of the above.

Question 4

The role of HCl in digestion is

Accepted Answer

A)  to break down protein to amino acids. 
B)  to unravel proteins so they can be digested by proteases. 
C)  to increase pH to promote digestion. 
D)  All of these are functions of HCl. 
A)  to break down protein to amino acids. 
B)  to unravel proteins so they can be digested by proteases. 
C)  to increase pH to promote digestion. 
D)  All of these are functions of HCl.

Question 5

Relaxation of the sphincter of Oddi allows

Accepted Answer

A)  chyme to be delivered to the duodenum. 
B)  bile to enter the duodenum from the common bile duct. 
C)  bile to enter the gallbladder. 
D)  blood to enter the stomach from the esophagus. 
A)  chyme to be delivered to the duodenum. 
B)  bile to enter the duodenum from the common bile duct. 
C)  bile to enter the gallbladder. 
D)  blood to enter the stomach from the esophagus.

Question 6

The gastric parietal cells

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain the gastric pH in the alkaline range. 
B)  secrete acid and all emulsifying agents. 
C)  secrete HCl and intrinsic factor. 
D)  secrete HCl and vitamin B12. 
A)  maintain the gastric pH in the alkaline range. 
B)  secrete acid and all emulsifying agents. 
C)  secrete HCl and intrinsic factor. 
D)  secrete HCl and vitamin B12.

Question 7

The splenic flexure does not involve the

Accepted Answer

A)  ascending colon. 
B)  large intestine. 
C)  descending colon. 
D)  transverse colon. 
A)  ascending colon. 
B)  large intestine. 
C)  descending colon. 
D)  transverse colon.

Question 8

Most digestion and absorption takes place within the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  esophagus. 
C)  colon. 
D)  duodenum and part of the jejunum. 
A)  stomach. 
B)  esophagus. 
C)  colon. 
D)  duodenum and part of the jejunum.

Question 9

Which of the following is least related to fat digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trypsin 
B)  Bile 
C)  Cholecystokinin 
D)  Lipase 
A)  Trypsin 
B)  Bile 
C)  Cholecystokinin 
D)  Lipase

Question 10

Deciduous,baby,and milk are descriptive for which structure(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gums 
B)  Sinuses 
C)  Teeth 
D)  Tonsils 
A)  Gums 
B)  Sinuses 
C)  Teeth 
D)  Tonsils

Question 11

Which flap of tissue prevents food and water from entering the respiratory passages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appendix 
B)  Uvula 
C)  Palatine tonsils 
D)  Epiglottis 
A)  Appendix 
B)  Uvula 
C)  Palatine tonsils 
D)  Epiglottis

Question 12

Which of the following is most related to esophageal reflux?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inguinal hernia 
B)  Hemorrhoids 
C)  Pyrosis 
D)  Appendicitis 
A)  Inguinal hernia 
B)  Hemorrhoids 
C)  Pyrosis 
D)  Appendicitis

Question 13

Peristalsis

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot be affected by drugs. 
B)  is caused by contraction of smooth muscle. 
C)  only occurs within the small intestines. 
D)  normally moves chyme into the biliary tree. 
A)  cannot be affected by drugs. 
B)  is caused by contraction of smooth muscle. 
C)  only occurs within the small intestines. 
D)  normally moves chyme into the biliary tree.

Question 14

Fat digestion is accomplished by

Accepted Answer

A)  chyme and trypsin. 
B)  bile and lipase. 
C)  chyle and bile. 
D)  amylase and ptyalin. 
A)  chyme and trypsin. 
B)  bile and lipase. 
C)  chyle and bile. 
D)  amylase and ptyalin.

Question 15

What is the site of most chemical digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stomach 
B)  Mouth 
C)  Cecum 
D)  Duodenum 
A)  Stomach 
B)  Mouth 
C)  Cecum 
D)  Duodenum

Question 16

The appendix is attached to which structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cecum 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Pylorus 
D)  Sigmoid 
A)  Cecum 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Pylorus 
D)  Sigmoid

Question 17

Which structure is located between the cecum and the transverse colon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appendix 
B)  Ileocecal valve 
C)  Sigmoid 
D)  Ascending colon 
A)  Appendix 
B)  Ileocecal valve 
C)  Sigmoid 
D)  Ascending colon

Question 18

The common bile duct

Accepted Answer

A)  receives bile from the portal vein. 
B)  empties directly into the duodenum. 
C)  pumps bile into the main pancreatic duct. 
D)  delivers bile to the portal vein. 
A)  receives bile from the portal vein. 
B)  empties directly into the duodenum. 
C)  pumps bile into the main pancreatic duct. 
D)  delivers bile to the portal vein.

Question 19

Hydrochloric acid,intrinsic factor,and gastrin are

Accepted Answer

A)  hormones. 
B)  enzymes. 
C)  secreted by the stomach. 
D)  disaccharidases. 
A)  hormones. 
B)  enzymes. 
C)  secreted by the stomach. 
D)  disaccharidases.

Question 20

The common bile duct empties its contents into the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  base of the esophagus. 
C)  duodenum. 
D)  cecum. 
A)  stomach. 
B)  base of the esophagus. 
C)  duodenum. 
D)  cecum.

Exam 23: Digestive System

Which of the following is true of the appendix?

The hepatic portal system delivers

The gallbladder

The role of HCl in digestion is

Relaxation of the sphincter of Oddi allows

The gastric parietal cells

The splenic flexure does not involve the

Most digestion and absorption takes place within the

Which of the following is least related to fat digestion?

Deciduous,baby,and milk are descriptive for which structure(s)?

Which flap of tissue prevents food and water from entering the respiratory passages?

Which of the following is most related to esophageal reflux?

Peristalsis

Fat digestion is accomplished by

What is the site of most chemical digestion?

The appendix is attached to which structure?

Which structure is located between the cecum and the transverse colon?

The common bile duct

Hydrochloric acid,intrinsic factor,and gastrin are

The common bile duct empties its contents into the

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