Question 1

The oral fissure divides the:

Accepted Answer

A) upper lip from the lower lip. 
B) cheek muscle from the teeth. 
C) right and left sides of the palate. 
D) right side of the tongue from the left side of the tongue. 
A) upper lip from the lower lip. 
B) cheek muscle from the teeth. 
C) right and left sides of the palate. 
D) right side of the tongue from the left side of the tongue.

Question 2

The pharynx functions in two systems. Name the systems and explain the function in each system.

Accepted Answer

The pharynx functions in both the respir

Question 3

Which of the following salivary glands produces only a mucus type of saliva?

Accepted Answer

A) Sublinguals 
B) Parotids 
C) Submandibulars 
D) Both A and B 
A) Sublinguals 
B) Parotids 
C) Submandibulars 
D) Both A and B

Question 4

Hydrochloric acid is released from cells in the:

Accepted Answer

A) stomach. 
B) pancreas. 
C) small intestine. 
D) large intestine. 
E) All of the above are correct. 
A) stomach. 
B) pancreas. 
C) small intestine. 
D) large intestine. 
E) All of the above are correct.

Question 5

Another name for the lower esophageal sphincter is the pyloric sphincter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The term intramural plexus includes both the Meissner and the Auerbach plexus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following are classified as accessory organs of the digestive system except the:

Accepted Answer

A) tongue. 
B) mouth. 
C) liver. 
D) pancreas. 
A) tongue. 
B) mouth. 
C) liver. 
D) pancreas.

Question 8

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding location or description.
-Largest of the salivary glands; produces enzymes but not mucus

Accepted Answer

A) Sublingual salivary gland 
B) Submucosa layer 
C) Dentin 
D) Muscularis layer 
E) Mucosa layer
F)Parotid salivary gland
G)Enamel
H)Submandibular salivary gland
I)Tongue
J)Serosa layer 
A) Sublingual salivary gland 
B) Submucosa layer 
C) Dentin 
D) Muscularis layer 
E) Mucosa layer
F)Parotid salivary gland
G)Enamel
H)Submandibular salivary gland
I)Tongue
J)Serosa layer

Exam 38: Upper Digestive Tract

The oral fissure divides the:

The pharynx functions in two systems. Name the systems and explain the function in each system.

Which of the following salivary glands produces only a mucus type of saliva?

Hydrochloric acid is released from cells in the:

Another name for the lower esophageal sphincter is the pyloric sphincter.

The term intramural plexus includes both the Meissner and the Auerbach plexus.

All of the following are classified as accessory organs of the digestive system except the:

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding location or description. -Largest of the salivary glands; produces enzymes but not mucus

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