Exam 38: Upper Digestive Tract

An overly full stomach can push against the small intestine and obstruct the movement of food.

The fauces opens into the:

Most enamel is made up of inorganic materials.

The sublingual salivary gland drains into the mouth through the Wharton ducts.

The salivary glands produce about 500 ml of saliva a day.

There are 32 permanent teeth.

The muscle structure of the esophagus changes from the top of the esophagus to the bottom of the esophagus.

Periodontitis is a type of tooth decay involving the pulp of the tooth.

Which of the following is not associated with the large intestine?

The esophagus is anterior to the trachea.

A congenital condition in which the frenulum is too short to allow freedom of tongue movement is called ankyloglossia.

Dentin comes into direct contact with what substance below the gum line?

Both the chemical composition and the physical state need modification so food can be absorbed.

The lamina propria is found in which level of the GI wall?

The gastric glands in the small intestine secrete enzymes and hydrochloric acid.

Which of the following is true about the main organs of the digestive system?

Which of the following is not a function of the stomach?

Explain why soluble drugs can be absorbed rapidly if placed under the tongue.

Name the secretory cells of the stomach wall and describe the secretions from each.

The alimentary canal and the gastrointestinal tract refer to the same structure.