Question 1

The exocrine portion of the pancreas is composed of

Accepted Answer

A) islets of Langerhans. 
B) pancreatic crypts. 
C) pancreatic acini. 
D) pancreatic lobules. 
E) triads. 
A) islets of Langerhans. 
B) pancreatic crypts. 
C) pancreatic acini. 
D) pancreatic lobules. 
E) triads.

Question 2

Figure 24-1 The Stomach (dissected)
Use Figure 24-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the stomach region labeled "12".

Accepted Answer

A) cardia 
B) pylorus 
C) body 
D) fundus 
E) rugae 
A) cardia 
B) pylorus 
C) body 
D) fundus 
E) rugae

Question 3

Which organ is responsible for dehydration and compaction of indigestible materials?

Accepted Answer

A) small intestine 
B) esophagus 
C) large intestine 
D) stomach 
E) anus 
A) small intestine 
B) esophagus 
C) large intestine 
D) stomach 
E) anus

Question 4

The connection of the anterior portion of the tongue to the underlying epithelium is the

Accepted Answer

A) uvula. 
B) faux. 
C) lingual frenulum. 
D) labial frenulum. 
E) glossal septum. 
A) uvula. 
B) faux. 
C) lingual frenulum. 
D) labial frenulum. 
E) glossal septum.

Question 5

Figure 24-2 The Wall of the Small Intestine
Use Figure 24-2 to answer the following questions:
-Contraction of the muscle layer labeled "9" causes the digestive tract to

Accepted Answer

A) constrict. 
B) shorten. 
C) dilate. 
D) fold for increased surface area. 
E) secrete enzymes. 
A) constrict. 
B) shorten. 
C) dilate. 
D) fold for increased surface area. 
E) secrete enzymes.

Question 6

The oral cavity performs (a)________ prior to swallowing.

Accepted Answer

A) sensory analysis 
B) taste scrutiny 
C) humidity investigation 
D) pH examination 
E) volume evaluation 
A) sensory analysis 
B) taste scrutiny 
C) humidity investigation 
D) pH examination 
E) volume evaluation

Question 7

The part of a tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves is the

Accepted Answer

A) enamel. 
B) cementum. 
C) dentin. 
D) pulp cavity. 
E) periodontium. 
A) enamel. 
B) cementum. 
C) dentin. 
D) pulp cavity. 
E) periodontium.

Question 8

________ are blade-shaped teeth that function in cutting or clipping.

Accepted Answer

A) Canines 
B) Bicuspids 
C) Cuspids 
D) Incisors 
E) Molars 
A) Canines 
B) Bicuspids 
C) Cuspids 
D) Incisors 
E) Molars

Question 9

All of the following are true of the lining of the stomach except that it

Accepted Answer

A) has a simple columnar epithelium. 
B) is covered by a thick,viscous mucus. 
C) is constantly being replaced. 
D) contains gastric pits. 
E) recycles bile. 
A) has a simple columnar epithelium. 
B) is covered by a thick,viscous mucus. 
C) is constantly being replaced. 
D) contains gastric pits. 
E) recycles bile.

Question 10

Complexes of fatty acids,monoglycerides,and bile salts are called

Accepted Answer

A) chylomicrons. 
B) countertransporters. 
C) vesicles. 
D) micelles. 
E) varicosities. 
A) chylomicrons. 
B) countertransporters. 
C) vesicles. 
D) micelles. 
E) varicosities.

Question 11

The digestive tract is also referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A) alimentary canal. 
B) esophagus. 
C) GI tract. 
D) alimentary canal and the GI tract. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) alimentary canal. 
B) esophagus. 
C) GI tract. 
D) alimentary canal and the GI tract. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 12

Which of the following enhance the absorptive effectiveness of the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A) the circular folds 
B) the villi 
C) the microvilli 
D) intestinal movements 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) the circular folds 
B) the villi 
C) the microvilli 
D) intestinal movements 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 13

The first teeth to appear are the ________ teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) provisional 
B) transitory 
C) transitional 
D) temporary 
E) deciduous 
A) provisional 
B) transitory 
C) transitional 
D) temporary 
E) deciduous

Question 14

Your patient with liver failure has a firm,rounded abdomen due to accumulation of fluid.This is known clinically 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 15

In response to the arrival of acidic chyme in the duodenum,the

Accepted Answer

A) blood levels of secretin rise. 
B) blood levels of cholecystokinin fall. 
C) blood levels of gastrin rise. 
D) blood levels of enterocrinin fall. 
E) liver releases enzymes for chemical digestion. 
A) blood levels of secretin rise. 
B) blood levels of cholecystokinin fall. 
C) blood levels of gastrin rise. 
D) blood levels of enterocrinin fall. 
E) liver releases enzymes for chemical digestion.

Question 16

________ pair(s)of salivary glands secrete into the oral cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) One 
B) Two 
C) Three 
D) Four 
E) Six to Ten 
A) One 
B) Two 
C) Three 
D) Four 
E) Six to Ten

Question 17

The oral mucosa has ________ epithelium.

Accepted Answer

A) simple squamous 
B) stratified squamous 
C) pseudostratified 
D) stratified columnar 
E) transitional 
A) simple squamous 
B) stratified squamous 
C) pseudostratified 
D) stratified columnar 
E) transitional

Question 18

To which region of the stomach does the esophagus connect?

Accepted Answer

A) fundus 
B) cardia 
C) body 
D) antrum 
E) pylorus 
A) fundus 
B) cardia 
C) body 
D) antrum 
E) pylorus

Question 19

The bulk of each tooth consists of a mineralized matrix similar to that of bone called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which salivary gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase?

Accepted Answer

A) mandibular 
B) sublingual 
C) lingual 
D) submandibular 
E) parotid 
A) mandibular 
B) sublingual 
C) lingual 
D) submandibular 
E) parotid

Exam 24: The Digestive System

The exocrine portion of the pancreas is composed of

Figure 24-1 The Stomach (dissected) Use Figure 24-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the stomach region labeled "12".

Which organ is responsible for dehydration and compaction of indigestible materials?

The connection of the anterior portion of the tongue to the underlying epithelium is the

Figure 24-2 The Wall of the Small Intestine Use Figure 24-2 to answer the following questions: -Contraction of the muscle layer labeled "9" causes the digestive tract to

The oral cavity performs (a)________ prior to swallowing.

The part of a tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves is the

________ are blade-shaped teeth that function in cutting or clipping.

All of the following are true of the lining of the stomach except that it

Complexes of fatty acids,monoglycerides,and bile salts are called

The digestive tract is also referred to as the

Which of the following enhance the absorptive effectiveness of the small intestine?

The first teeth to appear are the ________ teeth.

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

In response to the arrival of acidic chyme in the duodenum,the

________ pair(s)of salivary glands secrete into the oral cavity.

The oral mucosa has ________ epithelium.

To which region of the stomach does the esophagus connect?

The bulk of each tooth consists of a mineralized matrix similar to that of bone called

Which salivary gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase?

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

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural 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 and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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