Question 1

Waves of muscular contractions that propel the contents of the digestive tract are called

Accepted Answer

A) segmentation. 
B) pendular movements. 
C) peristalsis. 
D) churning movements. 
E) mastication. 
A) segmentation. 
B) pendular movements. 
C) peristalsis. 
D) churning movements. 
E) mastication.

Question 2

During deglutition,which of the following phases is not present?

Accepted Answer

A) buccal 
B) pharyngeal 
C) gastric 
D) esophageal 
E) None of the answers are correct. 
A) buccal 
B) pharyngeal 
C) gastric 
D) esophageal 
E) None of the answers are correct.

Question 3

The serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity

Accepted Answer

A) secretes peritoneal fluid. 
B) decreases friction. 
C) lubricates the cavity. 
D) prevents irritation. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) secretes peritoneal fluid. 
B) decreases friction. 
C) lubricates the cavity. 
D) prevents irritation. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 4

Figure 24-2 The Wall of the Small Intestine
Use Figure 24-2 to answer the following question:
-What type of epithelium covers the structure labeled "6"?

Accepted Answer

A) simple squamous 
B) stratified squamous 
C) simple cuboidal 
D) simple columnar 
E) pseudostratified ciliated columnar 
A) simple squamous 
B) stratified squamous 
C) simple cuboidal 
D) simple columnar 
E) pseudostratified ciliated columnar

Question 5

Figure 24-1 The Stomach (dissected)
Use Figure 24-1 to answer the following question:
-Identify the structure labeled "4."

Accepted Answer

A) longitudinal muscle layer 
B) circular muscle layer 
C) oblique muscle layer 
D) submucosa 
E) rugae 
A) longitudinal muscle layer 
B) circular muscle layer 
C) oblique muscle layer 
D) submucosa 
E) rugae

Question 6

An intestinal hormone that stimulates gastric secretion is

Accepted Answer

A) secretin. 
B) cholecystokinin. 
C) enteropeptidase. 
D) gastrin. 
E) gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP). 
A) secretin. 
B) cholecystokinin. 
C) enteropeptidase. 
D) gastrin. 
E) gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP).

Question 7

Plicae and intestinal villi

Accepted Answer

A) increase the surface area of the mucosa of the small intestine. 
B) carry products of digestion that will not pass through the walls of blood capillaries. 
C) produce new cells for the mucosa of the small intestine. 
D) secrete digestive enzymes. 
E) produce hormones. 
A) increase the surface area of the mucosa of the small intestine. 
B) carry products of digestion that will not pass through the walls of blood capillaries. 
C) produce new cells for the mucosa of the small intestine. 
D) secrete digestive enzymes. 
E) produce hormones.

Question 8

If the pancreatic duct was obstructed,you would expect to see elevated blood levels of

Accepted Answer

A) bilirubin. 
B) amylase. 
C) cholecystokinin. 
D) secretin. 
E) gastrin. 
A) bilirubin. 
B) amylase. 
C) cholecystokinin. 
D) secretin. 
E) gastrin.

Waves of muscular contractions that propel the contents of the digestive tract are called

During deglutition,which of the following phases is not present?

The serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity

Figure 24-2 The Wall of the Small Intestine Use Figure 24-2 to answer the following question: -What type of epithelium covers the structure labeled "6"?

Figure 24-1 The Stomach (dissected) Use Figure 24-1 to answer the following question: -Identify the structure labeled "4."

An intestinal hormone that stimulates gastric secretion is

Plicae and intestinal villi

If the pancreatic duct was obstructed,you would expect to see elevated blood levels of

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Exam 24: The Digestive System

Waves of muscular contractions that propel the contents of the digestive tract are called

During deglutition,which of the following phases is not present?

The serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity

Figure 24-2 The Wall of the Small Intestine Use Figure 24-2 to answer the following question: -What type of epithelium covers the structure labeled "6"?

Figure 24-1 The Stomach (dissected) Use Figure 24-1 to answer the following question: -Identify the structure labeled "4."

An intestinal hormone that stimulates gastric secretion is

Plicae and intestinal villi

If the pancreatic duct was obstructed,you would expect to see elevated blood levels of

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Neural Integration I: Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

Neural Integration Ii: the Autonomic Nervous System and

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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