Question 1

The __________ sphincter is a valve that controls the movement of food between the stomach and small intestine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ sphincter is a valve that...

Question 2

Loperamide is a medication used to slow and stop diarrhea. It inhibits nervous signalling to the large intestine, relaxing the smooth muscles within the intestinal wall and preventing intestinal contents from moving forward. What type of movement does loperamide prevent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mass movement 
B)  Deglutition 
C)  Mastication 
D)  Segmentation 
A)  Mass movement 
B)  Deglutition 
C)  Mastication 
D)  Segmentation

Question 3

Which of the following is stimulated by overdistention of the small-intestine wall?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peristaltic rush 
B)  Segmentation 
C)  Release of secretin 
D)  Release of mucus 
A)  Peristaltic rush 
B)  Segmentation 
C)  Release of secretin 
D)  Release of mucus

Question 4

Lymph transports fat molecules with longer chains of carbon atoms away from the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What do the parietal cells of gastric glands secrete?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mucus 
B)  Pepsinogen 
C)  Hydrochloric acid 
D)  Pepsin 
E)  Gastrin 
A)  Mucus 
B)  Pepsinogen 
C)  Hydrochloric acid 
D)  Pepsin 
E)  Gastrin

Question 6

What does salivary amylase digest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Proteins 
C)  Fats 
D)  Vitamins 
A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Proteins 
C)  Fats 
D)  Vitamins

Question 7

Rough projections on the tongue that provide friction are called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rough projections on the tongue that provide...

Question 8

Because of their location, swollen palatine tonsils may interfere with what actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chewing and swallowing 
B)  Breathing and chewing 
C)  Swallowing and breathing 
A)  Chewing and swallowing 
B)  Breathing and chewing 
C)  Swallowing and breathing

Question 9

Plant proteins typically contain less than adequate amounts of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  essential amino acids 
B)  nonessential amino acids 
C)  dipeptides 
D)  polypeptides 
E)  glucose 
A)  essential amino acids 
B)  nonessential amino acids 
C)  dipeptides 
D)  polypeptides 
E)  glucose

Question 10

Peristalsis mixes food with digestive enzymes in small segments of the alimentary canal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What occurs in the swallowing reflex?

Accepted Answer

A)  The soft palate, larynx, and hyoid bone are raised. 
B)  The uvula closes off the top of the trachea. 
C)  The tongue presses the epiglottis closed. 
D)  The muscle contraction increases pressure within the esophagus. 
E)  The sympathetic nervous system stimulates peristalsis. 
A)  The soft palate, larynx, and hyoid bone are raised. 
B)  The uvula closes off the top of the trachea. 
C)  The tongue presses the epiglottis closed. 
D)  The muscle contraction increases pressure within the esophagus. 
E)  The sympathetic nervous system stimulates peristalsis.

The __________ sphincter is a valve that controls the movement of food between the stomach and small intestine.

Loperamide is a medication used to slow and stop diarrhea. It inhibits nervous signalling to the large intestine, relaxing the smooth muscles within the intestinal wall and preventing intestinal contents from moving forward. What type of movement does loperamide prevent?

Which of the following is stimulated by overdistention of the small-intestine wall?

Lymph transports fat molecules with longer chains of carbon atoms away from the small intestine.

What do the parietal cells of gastric glands secrete?

What does salivary amylase digest?

Rough projections on the tongue that provide friction are called __________.

Because of their location, swollen palatine tonsils may interfere with what actions?

Plant proteins typically contain less than adequate amounts of __________.

Peristalsis mixes food with digestive enzymes in small segments of the alimentary canal.

What occurs in the swallowing reflex?

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Exam 15: Digestion and Nutrition

The __________ sphincter is a valve that controls the movement of food between the stomach and small intestine.

Loperamide is a medication used to slow and stop diarrhea. It inhibits nervous signalling to the large intestine, relaxing the smooth muscles within the intestinal wall and preventing intestinal contents from moving forward. What type of movement does loperamide prevent?

Which of the following is stimulated by overdistention of the small-intestine wall?

Lymph transports fat molecules with longer chains of carbon atoms away from the small intestine.

What do the parietal cells of gastric glands secrete?

What does salivary amylase digest?

Rough projections on the tongue that provide friction are called __________.

Because of their location, swollen palatine tonsils may interfere with what actions?

Plant proteins typically contain less than adequate amounts of __________.

Peristalsis mixes food with digestive enzymes in small segments of the alimentary canal.

What occurs in the swallowing reflex?

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

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