Question 1

The vermiform appendix is attached to the sigmoid part of the large intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The fan-shaped projection of peritoneum that connects the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall is the mesentery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Briefly explain how the lining of the small intestine can be an example of fractal geometry.

Accepted Answer

The lining of the small intestine can be an example of fractal geometry because it exhibits self-similarity at different scales. When you look at the lining of the small intestine under a microscope, you can see that it has a complex, irregular shape with many folds and projections. If you were to zoom in on a small section of the lining, you would see that it looks similar to the overall structure of the lining. This self-similarity at different scales is a key characteristic of fractal geometry. Additionally, the branching patterns and irregular shapes of the small intestine lining also resemble the patterns found in fractals. Therefore, the lining of the small intestine is a real-world example of fractal geometry in nature.

Question 4

The falciform ligament in the liver divides it into equal right and left halves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The peritoneum that covers the organs is called the visceral layer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

List the functions of the liver.

Accepted Answer

The liver is a vital organ that performs

Question 7

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-Division of the small intestine through which food passes second

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Common bile duct 
C) Mesentery 
D) Ascending colon 
E) Jejunum
F)Duodenum
G)Cystic duct
H)Ileum
I)Gallbladder
J)Descending colon
K)Pancreas 
A) Liver 
B) Common bile duct 
C) Mesentery 
D) Ascending colon 
E) Jejunum
F)Duodenum
G)Cystic duct
H)Ileum
I)Gallbladder
J)Descending colon
K)Pancreas

Question 8

Which of the following is true about bile?

Accepted Answer

A) It is made in the gallbladder, stored in the gallbladder, and emptied into the duodenum. 
B) It is made in the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and emptied into the stomach. 
C) It is made in the gallbladder, stored in the liver, and emptied into the jejunum. 
D) It is made in the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and emptied into the duodenum. 
A) It is made in the gallbladder, stored in the gallbladder, and emptied into the duodenum. 
B) It is made in the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and emptied into the stomach. 
C) It is made in the gallbladder, stored in the liver, and emptied into the jejunum. 
D) It is made in the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and emptied into the duodenum.

Question 9

The liver occupies most of the right hypochondrium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As material moves through the large intestine, it will pass the hepatic flexure before it passes the splenic flexure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The average diameter of the large intestine increases toward the lower end of the tube.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The peritoneum that lines the abdominal wall is called the parietal layer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The common bile duct merges with the pancreatic duct, forming an expansion called the:

Accepted Answer

A) major duodenal papilla. 
B) greater omentum. 
C) hepatopancreatic ampulla. 
D) hepatic flexure. 
A) major duodenal papilla. 
B) greater omentum. 
C) hepatopancreatic ampulla. 
D) hepatic flexure.

Question 14

The sigmoid colon gets its name from its shape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The formation of ulcers has been linked to the bacterium Streptococcus pylori.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The presence of villi and microvilli increases the surface area of the large intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-Organ that produces bile and helps detoxify the blood

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Common bile duct 
C) Mesentery 
D) Ascending colon 
E) Jejunum
F)Duodenum
G)Cystic duct
H)Ileum
I)Gallbladder
J)Descending colon
K)Pancreas 
A) Liver 
B) Common bile duct 
C) Mesentery 
D) Ascending colon 
E) Jejunum
F)Duodenum
G)Cystic duct
H)Ileum
I)Gallbladder
J)Descending colon
K)Pancreas

Question 18

In the wall of the large intestine, the longitudinal muscles are grouped into tape-like strips called taeniae coli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The duodenum of the small intestine was named based on its length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-Part of the small intestine through which food passes first

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Common bile duct 
C) Mesentery 
D) Ascending colon 
E) Jejunum
F)Duodenum
G)Cystic duct
H)Ileum
I)Gallbladder
J)Descending colon
K)Pancreas 
A) Liver 
B) Common bile duct 
C) Mesentery 
D) Ascending colon 
E) Jejunum
F)Duodenum
G)Cystic duct
H)Ileum
I)Gallbladder
J)Descending colon
K)Pancreas

Exam 39: Lower Digestive Tract

The vermiform appendix is attached to the sigmoid part of the large intestine.

The fan-shaped projection of peritoneum that connects the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall is the mesentery.

Briefly explain how the lining of the small intestine can be an example of fractal geometry.

The falciform ligament in the liver divides it into equal right and left halves.

The peritoneum that covers the organs is called the visceral layer.

List the functions of the liver.

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -Division of the small intestine through which food passes second

Which of the following is true about bile?

The liver occupies most of the right hypochondrium.

As material moves through the large intestine, it will pass the hepatic flexure before it passes the splenic flexure.

The average diameter of the large intestine increases toward the lower end of the tube.

The peritoneum that lines the abdominal wall is called the parietal layer.

The common bile duct merges with the pancreatic duct, forming an expansion called the:

The sigmoid colon gets its name from its shape.

The formation of ulcers has been linked to the bacterium Streptococcus pylori.

The presence of villi and microvilli increases the surface area of the large intestine.

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -Organ that produces bile and helps detoxify the blood

In the wall of the large intestine, the longitudinal muscles are grouped into tape-like strips called taeniae coli.

The duodenum of the small intestine was named based on its length.

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -Part of the small intestine through which food passes first

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