Exam 38: Upper Digestive Tract

The substance that forms the outer covering of the neck and root of a tooth is:

What two structures are joined by the cardiac sphincter?

During deglutition and speech, the only muscles of the tongue that contract are the intrinsic muscles.

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding location or description. -Substance that makes up the greatest portion of the tooth shell

All the papillae on the tongue contain taste buds.

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding location or description. -Mixed salivary gland that is drained by Wharton ducts

One of the functions of the stomach is to kill pathogens that enter the body in food.

The mucosa is actually made up of two layers: the mucous epithelium and the lamina propria.

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -lower part of the stomach that connects to the small intestine

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding location or description. -Layer of the GI tract that contains Meissner plexus

The alimentary canal and the gastrointestinal tract refer to the same structure.

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -central part of the stomach

The tricuspids are the last of the permanent teeth to appear, usually erupting sometime after 17 years of age.

The tooth type that is not part of a deciduous set of teeth is:

Periodontitis is a type of tooth decay involving the pulp of the tooth.

The gastric glands in the small intestine secrete enzymes and hydrochloric acid.

Which of the following structures controls the opening of the stomach into the small intestine?

Which of the following is not a function of the stomach?

The esophagus is prevented from collapsing by rings of cartilage.

The sublingual salivary gland drains into the mouth through the Wharton ducts.