Question 1

Pepsin is necessary for the stomach to break down ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates 
B)  proteins 
C)  saturated fats 
D)  polysaccharides 
E)  nucleic acids 
A)  carbohydrates 
B)  proteins 
C)  saturated fats 
D)  polysaccharides 
E)  nucleic acids

Question 2

Which of the following is the outermost layer of the GI tract that lines the abdominopelvic cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  mucosa 
B)  submucosa 
C)  visceral peritoneum 
D)  muscularis externa 
E)  parietal peritoneum 
A)  mucosa 
B)  submucosa 
C)  visceral peritoneum 
D)  muscularis externa 
E)  parietal peritoneum

Question 3

The enamel found on teeth is heavily mineralized with calcium salts and comprises the hardest substance within the entire body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The mucosa is the outermost lining of the alimentary canal organs from the esophagus to the large intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Digestion is primarily controlled by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system 
B)  medulla oblongata 
C)  somatic nervous system 
D)  pons 
E)  parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system 
A)  sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system 
B)  medulla oblongata 
C)  somatic nervous system 
D)  pons 
E)  parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system

Question 6

Which reflex inhibits the stomach's activities and slows the emptying of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  rooting 
B)  enterogastric 
C)  sucking 
D)  defecation 
A)  rooting 
B)  enterogastric 
C)  sucking 
D)  defecation

Question 7

Identify the digestive organ that is primarily associated with each of the following functions:
A) mouth
B) esophagus
C) stomach
D) small intestine
E) large intestine
-Organ where protein digestion begins

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the digestive organ that is primarily...

Question 8

How many baby teeth will a child have by 2 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  20 
C)  28 
D)  32 
A)  12 
B)  20 
C)  28 
D)  32

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Label K 
B)  Label L 
C)  Label M 
D)  Label O 
E)  Label G 
A)  Label K 
B)  Label L 
C)  Label M 
D)  Label O 
E)  Label G

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Label F 
B)  Label D 
C)  Label B 
D)  Label A 
E)  Label C 
A)  Label F 
B)  Label D 
C)  Label B 
D)  Label A 
E)  Label C

Question 11

Which one of the following represents the correct order through which food passes in the alimentary canal?

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine 
B)  mouth, esophagus, pharynx, stomach, small intestine, large intestine 
C)  pharynx, mouth, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine 
D)  mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine 
E)  mouth, pharynx, esophagus, small intestine, stomach, large intestine 
A)  mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine 
B)  mouth, esophagus, pharynx, stomach, small intestine, large intestine 
C)  pharynx, mouth, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine 
D)  mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine 
E)  mouth, pharynx, esophagus, small intestine, stomach, large intestine

Question 12

The sequence of steps by which large food molecules are broken down into their respective building blocks by catalytic enzymes is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ingestion 
B)  propulsion 
C)  mechanical breakdown 
D)  digestion 
E)  absorption 
A)  ingestion 
B)  propulsion 
C)  mechanical breakdown 
D)  digestion 
E)  absorption

Question 13

Identify the digestive organ that is primarily associated with each of the following functions:
A) mouth
B) esophagus
C) stomach
D) small intestine
E) large intestine
-Organ where carbohydrate absorption occurs

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the digestive organ that is primarily...

Question 14

Pepsinogens are produced by parietal cells in the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids are considered ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  major nutrients 
B)  minerals 
C)  vitamins 
D)  coenzymes 
E)  minor nutrients 
A)  major nutrients 
B)  minerals 
C)  vitamins 
D)  coenzymes 
E)  minor nutrients

Question 16

Wisdom teeth typically emerge later in life around age 30-40.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What does the enterogastric reflex accomplish?

Accepted Answer

A)  increases output of enzyme-rich pancreatic juice 
B)  stimulates the release of gastric juices 
C)  slows the emptying of the stomach contents 
D)  stimulates gallbladder to contract and expel bile 
E)  stimulates emptying of the stomach contents 
A)  increases output of enzyme-rich pancreatic juice 
B)  stimulates the release of gastric juices 
C)  slows the emptying of the stomach contents 
D)  stimulates gallbladder to contract and expel bile 
E)  stimulates emptying of the stomach contents

Question 18

Discuss the mechanisms by which body cells generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Accepted Answer

Cellular respiration includes all of the

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Label I 
B)  Label E 
C)  Label G 
D)  Label M 
E)  Label L 
A)  Label I 
B)  Label E 
C)  Label G 
D)  Label M 
E)  Label L

Question 20

Haustra are pocket-like sacs of the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Pepsin is necessary for the stomach to break down ________.

Which of the following is the outermost layer of the GI tract that lines the abdominopelvic cavity?

The enamel found on teeth is heavily mineralized with calcium salts and comprises the hardest substance within the entire body.

The mucosa is the outermost lining of the alimentary canal organs from the esophagus to the large intestine.

Digestion is primarily controlled by the ________.

Which reflex inhibits the stomach's activities and slows the emptying of the stomach?

Identify the digestive organ that is primarily associated with each of the following functions: A) mouth B) esophagus C) stomach D) small intestine E) large intestine -Organ where protein digestion begins

How many baby teeth will a child have by 2 years of age?

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

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

Which one of the following represents the correct order through which food passes in the alimentary canal?

The sequence of steps by which large food molecules are broken down into their respective building blocks by catalytic enzymes is called ________.

Identify the digestive organ that is primarily associated with each of the following functions: A) mouth B) esophagus C) stomach D) small intestine E) large intestine -Organ where carbohydrate absorption occurs

Pepsinogens are produced by parietal cells in the stomach.

Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids are considered ________.

Wisdom teeth typically emerge later in life around age 30-40.

What does the enterogastric reflex accomplish?

Discuss the mechanisms by which body cells generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

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

Haustra are pocket-like sacs of the small intestine.

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Exam 14: The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

Pepsin is necessary for the stomach to break down ________.

Which of the following is the outermost layer of the GI tract that lines the abdominopelvic cavity?

The enamel found on teeth is heavily mineralized with calcium salts and comprises the hardest substance within the entire body.

The mucosa is the outermost lining of the alimentary canal organs from the esophagus to the large intestine.

Digestion is primarily controlled by the ________.

Which reflex inhibits the stomach's activities and slows the emptying of the stomach?

Identify the digestive organ that is primarily associated with each of the following functions: A) mouth B) esophagus C) stomach D) small intestine E) large intestine -Organ where protein digestion begins

How many baby teeth will a child have by 2 years of age?

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

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

Which one of the following represents the correct order through which food passes in the alimentary canal?

The sequence of steps by which large food molecules are broken down into their respective building blocks by catalytic enzymes is called ________.

Identify the digestive organ that is primarily associated with each of the following functions: A) mouth B) esophagus C) stomach D) small intestine E) large intestine -Organ where carbohydrate absorption occurs

Pepsinogens are produced by parietal cells in the stomach.

Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids are considered ________.

Wisdom teeth typically emerge later in life around age 30-40.

What does the enterogastric reflex accomplish?

Discuss the mechanisms by which body cells generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

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

Haustra are pocket-like sacs of the small intestine.

The Human Body: An Orientation

Basic Chemistry

Cells and Tissues

Skin and Body Membranes

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System

The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

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