Question 1

If an individual complains of bloating,gas,cramps,and diarrhea following the eating of a banana split,they are MOST LIKELY suffering from… (Choose the best answer. )

Accepted Answer

A) food poisoning 
B) a bacterial infection of the intestines 
C) lactose intolerance 
D) excess sucrose intake 
E) a gastrointestinal virus 
A) food poisoning 
B) a bacterial infection of the intestines 
C) lactose intolerance 
D) excess sucrose intake 
E) a gastrointestinal virus

Question 2

The substance that helps bacteria stick to teeth is

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) sucrose 
C) fructose 
D) galactose 
E) dextran 
A) glucose 
B) sucrose 
C) fructose 
D) galactose 
E) dextran

Question 3

Which of following processes is the primary function of the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A) Ingestion 
B) Secretion 
C) Mixing and propulsion 
D) Absorption 
E) None of these choices 
A) Ingestion 
B) Secretion 
C) Mixing and propulsion 
D) Absorption 
E) None of these choices

Question 4

The enzyme,produced in the organ labeled D,that leads to the production of both glucose and galactose as products is called:

Accepted Answer

A) lactase 
B) pancreatic lipase 
C) sucrase 
D) pepsin 
E) nucleases 
A) lactase 
B) pancreatic lipase 
C) sucrase 
D) pepsin 
E) nucleases

Question 5

Which layer is composed of areolar connective tissue and epithelium?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) none of these 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) none of these

Question 6

The capability of the GI tract to move material along its length is called
1)Motility
2)Propulsion
3)Digestion
4)Defecation

Accepted Answer

A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) 4 only 
E) Both 1 and 2 
A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) 4 only 
E) Both 1 and 2

Question 7

Which hormone functions to counteract the effect of gastric acid in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A) Pepsin 
B) Secretin 
C) Gastrin 
D) Cholecystokinin 
E) Amylase 
A) Pepsin 
B) Secretin 
C) Gastrin 
D) Cholecystokinin 
E) Amylase

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a change in the digestive system associated with aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased secretory mechanisms 
B) Decreased motility of the digestive organs 
C) Loss of strength and tone of the muscular tissue 
D) Changes in neurosensory feedback regarding enzyme and hormone release 
E) All of these are age related changes in the digestive system. 
A) Decreased secretory mechanisms 
B) Decreased motility of the digestive organs 
C) Loss of strength and tone of the muscular tissue 
D) Changes in neurosensory feedback regarding enzyme and hormone release 
E) All of these are age related changes in the digestive system.

Question 9

Which structure has an opening called the apical foramen?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) F 
C) G 
D) H 
E) I 
A) A 
B) F 
C) G 
D) H 
E) I

Question 10

What is line A pointing to?

Accepted Answer

A) Lumen 
B) MALT 
C) Mucosa 
D) Submucosa 
E) Muscularis 
A) Lumen 
B) MALT 
C) Mucosa 
D) Submucosa 
E) Muscularis

Question 11

Name the structure labeled G

Accepted Answer

A) Parietal cell 
B) Gastric glands 
C) Gastric pit 
D) Chief cell 
E) Simple columnar epithelium 
A) Parietal cell 
B) Gastric glands 
C) Gastric pit 
D) Chief cell 
E) Simple columnar epithelium

Question 12

Which of the following cells secretes hydrochloric acid?

Accepted Answer

A) Mucous cells 
B) Parietal cells 
C) Chief cells 
D) Serosa cells 
E) Chyme cells 
A) Mucous cells 
B) Parietal cells 
C) Chief cells 
D) Serosa cells 
E) Chyme cells

Question 13

Which portion of the peritoneum attaches the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A) Greater omentum 
B) Falciform ligament 
C) Lesser omentum 
D) Mesentery 
E) Mesocolon 
A) Greater omentum 
B) Falciform ligament 
C) Lesser omentum 
D) Mesentery 
E) Mesocolon

Question 14

What is line I pointing to?

Accepted Answer

A) Greater curvature 
B) Lesser curvature 
C) Body 
D) Fundus 
E) Cardia 
A) Greater curvature 
B) Lesser curvature 
C) Body 
D) Fundus 
E) Cardia

Question 15

Describe the structural characteristics of the small intestine that enhance its function as the major absorber of nutrients.

Accepted Answer

All structures increase surface area to

Question 16

Name the layer labeled D

Accepted Answer

A) Submucosa 
B) Serosa 
C) Longitudinal muscle 
D) Mucosa 
E) Circular muscle 
A) Submucosa 
B) Serosa 
C) Longitudinal muscle 
D) Mucosa 
E) Circular muscle

Question 17

Brunner's glands

Accepted Answer

A) Secrete an acidic mucus 
B) Secrete an alkaline juice 
C) Secrete an alkaline mucus 
D) Secrete an acidic juice 
E) Secrete a pH neutral juice 
A) Secrete an acidic mucus 
B) Secrete an alkaline juice 
C) Secrete an alkaline mucus 
D) Secrete an acidic juice 
E) Secrete a pH neutral juice

Question 18

The secretion of gastric juice,strengthening of contractions of the lower esophageal sphincter,increased motility of the stomach and relaxation of the pyloric sphincter are stimulated by which hormone?

Accepted Answer

A) cholecystokinin 
B) gastrin 
C) enterogastrone 
D) secretin 
E) ghrelin 
A) cholecystokinin 
B) gastrin 
C) enterogastrone 
D) secretin 
E) ghrelin

Question 19

Name the layer labeled B

Accepted Answer

A) Submucosa 
B) Serosa 
C) Longitudinal muscle 
D) Mucosa 
E) Circular muscle 
A) Submucosa 
B) Serosa 
C) Longitudinal muscle 
D) Mucosa 
E) Circular muscle

Question 20

Which of the following small intestine cells secretes lysozyme?

Accepted Answer

A) Goblet cells 
B) Absorptive cells 
C) Mucosa cells 
D) Paneth cells 
E) S cells 
A) Goblet cells 
B) Absorptive cells 
C) Mucosa cells 
D) Paneth cells 
E) S cells

Exam 24: The Digestive System

If an individual complains of bloating,gas,cramps,and diarrhea following the eating of a banana split,they are MOST LIKELY suffering from… (Choose the best answer. )

The substance that helps bacteria stick to teeth is

Which of following processes is the primary function of the mouth?

The enzyme,produced in the organ labeled D,that leads to the production of both glucose and galactose as products is called:

Which layer is composed of areolar connective tissue and epithelium?

The capability of the GI tract to move material along its length is called 1)Motility 2)Propulsion 3)Digestion 4)Defecation

Which hormone functions to counteract the effect of gastric acid in the small intestine?

Which of the following is NOT a change in the digestive system associated with aging?

Which structure has an opening called the apical foramen?

What is line A pointing to?

Name the structure labeled G

Which of the following cells secretes hydrochloric acid?

Which portion of the peritoneum attaches the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and diaphragm?

What is line I pointing to?

Describe the structural characteristics of the small intestine that enhance its function as the major absorber of nutrients.

Name the layer labeled D

Brunner's glands

The secretion of gastric juice,strengthening of contractions of the lower esophageal sphincter,increased motility of the stomach and relaxation of the pyloric sphincter are stimulated by which hormone?

Name the layer labeled B

Which of the following small intestine cells secretes lysozyme?

An Introduction to the Human Body

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