Exam 14: The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

What are the fingerlike projections of the small intestine that increase the absorptive surface area?

Match the following nutrients with their associated digestive enzymes: -Nucleic acids

When feces are forced into the rectum by mass movements and the wall of the rectum becomes stretched, the ________ reflex is initiated.

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

The major fuel for making ATP in most cells of the body is a type of carbohydrate known as ________.

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

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

Which digestive system organ is the target of gastrin?

The total amount of kilocalories the body must consume to fuel all ongoing activities, which increases dramatically during physical exertion, is called the ________.

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

The organs of the alimentary canal (gastrointestinal, or GI, tract) are the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus.

Ketoacidosis results from the incomplete breakdown of ________.

Fat is used as the major fuel for making ATP during cellular respiration in most body cells.

Which of the following hormones influence the release of pancreatic juice and bile?

After chewing food, you consciously decide to push the bolus to the back of your mouth into your pharynx with your tongue. What is this voluntary phase of swallowing called?

Which lipoprotein transports cholesterol and other lipids to body cells?

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the digestion of proteins?

Where does protein digestion begin?

Gastric juice can back up form the stomach into the esophagus and cause heartburn. What sphincter, weakened by a hiatal hernia, can contributes this condition?

What are the three main metabolic pathways involved in cellular respiration?