Exam 14: The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

The process by which food within the small intestine is mixed with digestive juices by backward and forward movement across the internal wall of the organ is called ________.

When digestion is not occurring in the small intestine, bile is stored in the ________.

Match the following nutrients with their associated digestive enzymes: -Starch

Which one of the following is NOT a modification (which is designed to increase surface area for absorption within the small intestine?

Match the following phrases with the appropriate process: -Placement of food into the mouth

Which one of the following is NOT True of cholesterol?

The reflex that helps babies hold onto a breast (or bottle) and swallow is the ________ reflex.

Using Figure 14.1, identify the following: -The gallbladder is indicated by ________.

What organ stores bile when food digestion is not occurring?

Using Figure 14.1, identify the following: -The salivary glands are indicated by ________.

The ________ runs from the pharynx through the diaphragm to the stomach.

Which one of the following is NOT a main role of the liver?

The process of physically and chemically breaking food particles down is referred to as ________.

Using Figure 14.1, identify the following: -The liver is indicated by ________.

Which condition prevents pancreatic juices from reaching the small intestine to break down fats and fat-soluble vitamins?

The villi, microvilli, and circular folds of the large intestine all increase the surface area.

Using Figure 14.1, identify the following: -The rectum is indicated by ________.

The area in the mouth contained by the teeth is known as ________.

The pharynx and esophagus have no digestive roles.

The process by which larger molecules or structures are built up from smaller ones is called ________.