Question 1

Match the function with its appropriate description.
-absorption

Accepted Answer

A) movement of molecules from digestive tract into blood 
B) chewing of food 
C) muscular contractions that propel food 
D) removal of undigested wastes from body 
E) breakdown of organic molecules with digestive enzymes 
A) movement of molecules from digestive tract into blood 
B) chewing of food 
C) muscular contractions that propel food 
D) removal of undigested wastes from body 
E) breakdown of organic molecules with digestive enzymes

Question 2

Match the mesenteries or membranes with its appropriate description.
-visceral peritoneum

Accepted Answer

A) mesentery of the small intestine 
B) serous membrane that covers organs 
C) attaches the liver to the diaphragm 
D) connects lesser curvature of stomach to the liver 
E) mesentery of the colon 
A) mesentery of the small intestine 
B) serous membrane that covers organs 
C) attaches the liver to the diaphragm 
D) connects lesser curvature of stomach to the liver 
E) mesentery of the colon

Question 3

Beginning at the lumen, the sequence of layers of the digestive tract wall is

Accepted Answer

A)  submucosa, mucosa, serous membrane, muscularis. 
B)  muscularis, lamina propria, submucosa, mucosa. 
C)  mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, serosa. 
D)  peritoneum, submucosa, mucosa, lamina propria. 
E)  submucosa, mucosa, adventitia, muscularis. 
A)  submucosa, mucosa, serous membrane, muscularis. 
B)  muscularis, lamina propria, submucosa, mucosa. 
C)  mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, serosa. 
D)  peritoneum, submucosa, mucosa, lamina propria. 
E)  submucosa, mucosa, adventitia, muscularis.

Question 4

The movement of molecules out of the digestive tract into circulation or the lymphatic system is

Accepted Answer

A)  secretion. 
B)  peristalsis. 
C)  chemical digestion. 
D)  absorption. 
A)  secretion. 
B)  peristalsis. 
C)  chemical digestion. 
D)  absorption.

Question 5

Match the process or term with the best description.
-Kupffer cells

Accepted Answer

A) swallowing 
B) chewing 
C) ball of food 
D) semifluid material 
E) phagocytosis 
A) swallowing 
B) chewing 
C) ball of food 
D) semifluid material 
E) phagocytosis

Question 6

Match the enzyme or hormone with the organ that produces it.
-pepsinogen

Accepted Answer

A) salivary glands 
B) stomach 
C) liver 
D) small intestine 
E) pancreas 
A) salivary glands 
B) stomach 
C) liver 
D) small intestine 
E) pancreas

Question 7

Trypsin can activate

Accepted Answer

A)  pepsinogen. 
B)  chymotrypsinogen. 
C)  angiotensinogen. 
D)  endopeptidase. 
E)  lipase. 
A)  pepsinogen. 
B)  chymotrypsinogen. 
C)  angiotensinogen. 
D)  endopeptidase. 
E)  lipase.

Question 8

Monosaccharides

Accepted Answer

A)  are emulsified before absorption. 
B)  are absorbed into lacteals. 
C)  use a symport process in their absorption. 
D)  need vitamin C to be absorbed. 
E)  can not be absorbed. 
A)  are emulsified before absorption. 
B)  are absorbed into lacteals. 
C)  use a symport process in their absorption. 
D)  need vitamin C to be absorbed. 
E)  can not be absorbed.

Question 9

The intestinal phase of gastric secretion

Accepted Answer

A)  is controlled by the entrance of acidic chyme into the duodenum. 
B)  leads to increased gastric secretion if duodenal pH falls below 2. 
C)  only stimulates gastric secretion. 
D)  will decrease gastric secretion when gastrin is released by the duodenum. 
E)  is controlled by the entrance of alkaline material into the small intestines. 
A)  is controlled by the entrance of acidic chyme into the duodenum. 
B)  leads to increased gastric secretion if duodenal pH falls below 2. 
C)  only stimulates gastric secretion. 
D)  will decrease gastric secretion when gastrin is released by the duodenum. 
E)  is controlled by the entrance of alkaline material into the small intestines.

Question 10

Which of the following regions of the stomach is correctly matched with its description?

Accepted Answer

A)  body - portion closest to the esophagus 
B)  pylorus - the most inferior portion of the stomach 
C)  fundus - opening from the stomach into the duodenum 
D)  cardiac region - the largest portion of the stomach 
E)  pyloric opening - opening from the esophagus 
A)  body - portion closest to the esophagus 
B)  pylorus - the most inferior portion of the stomach 
C)  fundus - opening from the stomach into the duodenum 
D)  cardiac region - the largest portion of the stomach 
E)  pyloric opening - opening from the esophagus

Question 11

The pancreatic islets

Accepted Answer

A)  are found in the wall of the stomach. 
B)  excrete mucus. 
C)  produce digestive enzymes. 
D)  are exocrine glands. 
E)  are endocrine glands. 
A)  are found in the wall of the stomach. 
B)  excrete mucus. 
C)  produce digestive enzymes. 
D)  are exocrine glands. 
E)  are endocrine glands.

Question 12

The major stimulus for the release of cholecystokinin is the presence of ______ in the intestine.

Accepted Answer

A)  bile 
B)  pancreatic juice 
C)  fatty acids and other lipids 
D)  sugars 
E)  proteins 
A)  bile 
B)  pancreatic juice 
C)  fatty acids and other lipids 
D)  sugars 
E)  proteins

Question 13

Match the disorder with the best description.
-halitosis

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation of the liver 
B) watery feces 
C) bad breath 
D) enlargement or inflammation of the vein of the anal canal 
E) chronic acid in the esophagus 
A) inflammation of the liver 
B) watery feces 
C) bad breath 
D) enlargement or inflammation of the vein of the anal canal 
E) chronic acid in the esophagus

Exam 24: Digestive System

Match the function with its appropriate description. -absorption

Match the mesenteries or membranes with its appropriate description. -visceral peritoneum

Beginning at the lumen, the sequence of layers of the digestive tract wall is

The movement of molecules out of the digestive tract into circulation or the lymphatic system is

Match the process or term with the best description. -Kupffer cells

Match the enzyme or hormone with the organ that produces it. -pepsinogen

Trypsin can activate

Monosaccharides

The intestinal phase of gastric secretion

Which of the following regions of the stomach is correctly matched with its description?

The pancreatic islets

The major stimulus for the release of cholecystokinin is the presence of ______ in the intestine.

Match the disorder with the best description. -halitosis

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