Question 1

The ridge of oral mucosa that surrounds the base of a tooth is the

Accepted Answer

A)  vestibule. 
B)  gingiva. 
C)  alveolus. 
D)  uvula. 
E)  faux. 
A)  vestibule. 
B)  gingiva. 
C)  alveolus. 
D)  uvula. 
E)  faux.

Question 2

A small, wormlike structure attached to the posteromedial surface of the cecum is the

Accepted Answer

A)  haustra. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  gallbladder. 
D)  appendix. 
E)  ileum. 
A)  haustra. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  gallbladder. 
D)  appendix. 
E)  ileum.

Question 3

There are normally a total of ________ permanent teeth.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  25 
C)  28 
D)  32 
E)  34 
A)  20 
B)  25 
C)  28 
D)  32 
E)  34

Question 4

The duodenal ampulla receives secretions from the

Accepted Answer

A)  duodenum and the jejunum. 
B)  duodenum and the pylorus. 
C)  bile duct and the pancreatic duct. 
D)  duodenum and the pancreatic duct. 
E)  duodenum and the bile duct. 
A)  duodenum and the jejunum. 
B)  duodenum and the pylorus. 
C)  bile duct and the pancreatic duct. 
D)  duodenum and the pancreatic duct. 
E)  duodenum and the bile duct.

Question 5

Increased secretion by all the salivary glands results from

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic stimulation. 
B)  hormonal stimulation. 
C)  parasympathetic stimulation. 
D)  myenteric reflexes. 
E)  hunger. 
A)  sympathetic stimulation. 
B)  hormonal stimulation. 
C)  parasympathetic stimulation. 
D)  myenteric reflexes. 
E)  hunger.

Question 6

All of the following contain mucous cells in the epithelium except the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  transverse colon. 
C)  esophagus. 
D)  small intestine. 
E)  large intestine. 
A)  stomach. 
B)  transverse colon. 
C)  esophagus. 
D)  small intestine. 
E)  large intestine.

Question 7

Your patient with liver failure has a firm, rounded abdomen due to accumulation of fluid. This is knownclinically as

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatitis C. 
B)  ascites. 
C)  hepatitis B. 
D)  cirrhosis. 
E)  gastritis. 
A)  hepatitis C. 
B)  ascites. 
C)  hepatitis B. 
D)  cirrhosis. 
E)  gastritis.

Question 8

Which accessory organ of the digestive system does not produce any enzymes or digestive secretions?

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas 
B)  gallbladder 
C)  liver 
D)  salivary glands 
E)  teeth 
A)  pancreas 
B)  gallbladder 
C)  liver 
D)  salivary glands 
E)  teeth

Question 9

Figure 24-2 The Wall of the Small Intestine
  
Use Figure 24-2 to answer the following questions:
-What is the function of the structure labeled "7"?

Accepted Answer

A)  production of sodium bicarbonate 
B)  production of lipase 
C)  protection from bacteria 
D)  production of hydrochloric acid 
E)  production of pepsinogen 
A)  production of sodium bicarbonate 
B)  production of lipase 
C)  protection from bacteria 
D)  production of hydrochloric acid 
E)  production of pepsinogen

Question 10

The portion of the small intestine that attaches to the cecum is the

Accepted Answer

A)  haustrum. 
B)  appendix. 
C)  ileum. 
D)  duodenum. 
E)  jejunum. 
A)  haustrum. 
B)  appendix. 
C)  ileum. 
D)  duodenum. 
E)  jejunum.

Question 11

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-Chyme in the duodenum stimulates the secretion of what hormones in the digestive tract? (Figure 24-23)

Accepted Answer

A)  Gastrin and leptin 
B)  VIP and GIP 
C)  Gastrin and GIP 
D)  Leptin and Ghrelin 
E)  GIP, VIP, CCK, and secretin 
A)  Gastrin and leptin 
B)  VIP and GIP 
C)  Gastrin and GIP 
D)  Leptin and Ghrelin 
E)  GIP, VIP, CCK, and secretin

Question 12

Which of the following statements is not true of swallowing?

Accepted Answer

A)  The buccal phase is a voluntary phase. 
B)  Breathing stops during the pharyngeal phase. 
C)  Primary peristaltic waves are controlled by the facial nerves. 
D)  Secondary peristaltic waves are needed if the bolus is dry. 
E)  The lower esophageal sphincter relaxes to allow the bolus to enter the stomach. 
A)  The buccal phase is a voluntary phase. 
B)  Breathing stops during the pharyngeal phase. 
C)  Primary peristaltic waves are controlled by the facial nerves. 
D)  Secondary peristaltic waves are needed if the bolus is dry. 
E)  The lower esophageal sphincter relaxes to allow the bolus to enter the stomach.

Question 13

The crown of a tooth is covered by

Accepted Answer

A)  enamel. 
B)  cement. 
C)  dentin. 
D)  pulp. 
E)  periodontium. 
A)  enamel. 
B)  cement. 
C)  dentin. 
D)  pulp. 
E)  periodontium.

Question 14

Intrinsic and extrinsic movements of the tongue are controlled by the ________ cranial nerves.

Accepted Answer

A)  vagus 
B)  hypoglossal 
C)  facial 
D)  accessory 
E)  trochlear 
A)  vagus 
B)  hypoglossal 
C)  facial 
D)  accessory 
E)  trochlear

Question 15

Figure 24-1 The Stomach (dissected)
  
Use Figure 24-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the stomach region with abundant mucous glands.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  7 
D)  11 
E)  12 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  7 
D)  11 
E)  12

Question 16

Imagine eating a soda cracker, which is basically starch, fat, protein, and salt. How would each of thesecomponents be digested? Where within the digestive system would they be digested? Are any accessory organs involved?

Accepted Answer

Digestion begins in the oral cavity. Foo

Question 17

The ________ gland empties into the oral cavity at the level of the second upper molar.

Accepted Answer

A)  submaxillary 
B)  submandibular 
C)  parotid 
D)  sublingual 
E)  vestibular 
A)  submaxillary 
B)  submandibular 
C)  parotid 
D)  sublingual 
E)  vestibular

Question 18

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth. 
B)  esophagus. 
C)  stomach 
D)  duodenum. 
E)  ileum. 
A)  mouth. 
B)  esophagus. 
C)  stomach 
D)  duodenum. 
E)  ileum.

Question 19

Hormones are released from the mucosa layer by these cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  enteroendocrine cells 
B)  Kupffer cells 
C)  Paneth cells 
D)  serous cells 
E)  mucus cells 
A)  enteroendocrine cells 
B)  Kupffer cells 
C)  Paneth cells 
D)  serous cells 
E)  mucus cells

Question 20

Which structure is not found in the oral cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  palatine tonsil 
B)  palatoglossal arch 
C)  conchae 
D)  gingivae 
E)  uvula 
A)  palatine tonsil 
B)  palatoglossal arch 
C)  conchae 
D)  gingivae 
E)  uvula

Exam 24: The Digestive System

The ridge of oral mucosa that surrounds the base of a tooth is the

A small, wormlike structure attached to the posteromedial surface of the cecum is the

There are normally a total of ________ permanent teeth.

The duodenal ampulla receives secretions from the

Increased secretion by all the salivary glands results from

All of the following contain mucous cells in the epithelium except the

Your patient with liver failure has a firm, rounded abdomen due to accumulation of fluid. This is knownclinically as

Which accessory organ of the digestive system does not produce any enzymes or digestive secretions?

Figure 24-2 The Wall of the Small Intestine Use Figure 24-2 to answer the following questions: -What is the function of the structure labeled "7"?

The portion of the small intestine that attaches to the cecum is the

In-Text Figure Based Questions -Chyme in the duodenum stimulates the secretion of what hormones in the digestive tract? (Figure 24-23)

Which of the following statements is not true of swallowing?

The crown of a tooth is covered by

Intrinsic and extrinsic movements of the tongue are controlled by the ________ cranial nerves.

Figure 24-1 The Stomach (dissected) Use Figure 24-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the stomach region with abundant mucous glands.

Imagine eating a soda cracker, which is basically starch, fat, protein, and salt. How would each of thesecomponents be digested? Where within the digestive system would they be digested? Are any accessory organs involved?

The ________ gland empties into the oral cavity at the level of the second upper molar.

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

Hormones are released from the mucosa layer by these cells?

Which structure is not found in the oral cavity?

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

Metabolism, Nutrition, and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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