Question 1

The duodenum of the small intestine was named based on its length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The hepatic flexure of the large intestine is located in the left hypochondriac region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the wall of the small intestine, circular muscles are grouped into rings that produce pouch-like haustra between them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-Organ that produces bile and helps detoxify the blood

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Common bile duct 
C) Mesentery 
D) Ascending colon 
E) Jejunum
F)Duodenum
G)Cystic duct
H)Ileum
I)Gallbladder
J)Descending colon
K)Pancreas 
A) Liver 
B) Common bile duct 
C) Mesentery 
D) Ascending colon 
E) Jejunum
F)Duodenum
G)Cystic duct
H)Ileum
I)Gallbladder
J)Descending colon
K)Pancreas

Question 5

As material moves through the large intestine, it will pass the hepatic flexure before it passes the splenic flexure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-Structure that stores and concentrates bile

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Common bile duct 
C) Mesentery 
D) Ascending colon 
E) Jejunum
F)Duodenum
G)Cystic duct
H)Ileum
I)Gallbladder
J)Descending colon
K)Pancreas 
A) Liver 
B) Common bile duct 
C) Mesentery 
D) Ascending colon 
E) Jejunum
F)Duodenum
G)Cystic duct
H)Ileum
I)Gallbladder
J)Descending colon
K)Pancreas

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cystic duct and the pancreatic duct join to form the common bile duct. 
B)  The common bile duct is formed by the joining of the cystic duct from the liver and the hepatic duct from the gallbladder. 
C)  The pancreatic duct and the hepatic duct join to form the common bile duct. 
D)  None of the above are true statements. 
A)  The cystic duct and the pancreatic duct join to form the common bile duct. 
B)  The common bile duct is formed by the joining of the cystic duct from the liver and the hepatic duct from the gallbladder. 
C)  The pancreatic duct and the hepatic duct join to form the common bile duct. 
D)  None of the above are true statements.

Question 8

Most of the pancreatic tissue is exocrine, producing the hormones glucagon and insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Both the stomach and gallbladder contain folds called rugae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the location, structure, and function of the pancreas.

Accepted Answer

The pancreas is a gland located in the a

Question 11

Kupffer cells in the liver produce enzymes that are able to detoxify toxins such as alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The diameter of the small intestine is about an inch and the length is about 12 feet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The longest portion of the small intestine is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  duodenum. 
B)  ileum. 
C)  jejunum. 
D)  colon. 
A)  duodenum. 
B)  ileum. 
C)  jejunum. 
D)  colon.

Question 14

Jaundice occurs when the pancreatic duct is blocked and the contents of the pancreas enter the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Surgical removal of the gallbladder is called cholecystectomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-Part of the small intestine through which food passes first

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Common bile duct 
C) Mesentery 
D) Ascending colon 
E) Jejunum
F)Duodenum
G)Cystic duct
H)Ileum
I)Gallbladder
J)Descending colon
K)Pancreas 
A) Liver 
B) Common bile duct 
C) Mesentery 
D) Ascending colon 
E) Jejunum
F)Duodenum
G)Cystic duct
H)Ileum
I)Gallbladder
J)Descending colon
K)Pancreas

Question 17

The kidneys and adrenal glands are unique because they are the only organs that are retroperitoneal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Intestinal digestive enzymes are produced in the brush border cells toward the top of the villi of the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Bile is released from the gallbladder into the stomach to aid in the digestive process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The most essential part of bile is:

Accepted Answer

A)  bile salts. 
B)  bile pigments. 
C)  cholesterol. 
D)  bilirubin. 
A)  bile salts. 
B)  bile pigments. 
C)  cholesterol. 
D)  bilirubin.

Exam 39: Lower Digestive Tract

The duodenum of the small intestine was named based on its length.

The hepatic flexure of the large intestine is located in the left hypochondriac region.

In the wall of the small intestine, circular muscles are grouped into rings that produce pouch-like haustra between them.

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -Organ that produces bile and helps detoxify the blood

As material moves through the large intestine, it will pass the hepatic flexure before it passes the splenic flexure.

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -Structure that stores and concentrates bile

Which of the following statements is true?

Most of the pancreatic tissue is exocrine, producing the hormones glucagon and insulin.

Both the stomach and gallbladder contain folds called rugae.

Describe the location, structure, and function of the pancreas.

Kupffer cells in the liver produce enzymes that are able to detoxify toxins such as alcohol.

The diameter of the small intestine is about an inch and the length is about 12 feet.

The longest portion of the small intestine is the:

Jaundice occurs when the pancreatic duct is blocked and the contents of the pancreas enter the blood.

Surgical removal of the gallbladder is called cholecystectomy.

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -Part of the small intestine through which food passes first

The kidneys and adrenal glands are unique because they are the only organs that are retroperitoneal.

Intestinal digestive enzymes are produced in the brush border cells toward the top of the villi of the small intestine.

Bile is released from the gallbladder into the stomach to aid in the digestive process.

The most essential part of bile is:

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