Question 1

Which of the following cells secretes mucus?

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) E 
E) A and B 
A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) E 
E) A and B

Question 2

The enzyme,produced in the organ labeled D,that leads to the production of only glucose as a product is called:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Name the structure labeled F

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 4

Which of the following processes is the primary function of the villi of the small intestine?

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 5

Describe the structures and functions of the enteric nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The ENS consists of the submucosal plexu

Question 6

The purpose of circular folds,villi and microvilli in the small intestine is to

Accepted Answer

A) secrete digestive enzymes 
B) secrete digestive hormones 
C) allow for stretching of the intestine as food passes through 
D) increase surface area for absorption 
E) slow down motility for better digestion 
A) secrete digestive enzymes 
B) secrete digestive hormones 
C) allow for stretching of the intestine as food passes through 
D) increase surface area for absorption 
E) slow down motility for better digestion

Question 7

Which of the following accessory organs stores bile?

Accepted Answer

A) Teeth 
B) Salivary glands 
C) Liver 
D) Gallbladder 
E) Pharynx 
A) Teeth 
B) Salivary glands 
C) Liver 
D) Gallbladder 
E) Pharynx

Question 8

Which structure of the stomach traverses several regions?

Accepted Answer

A) Cardia 
B) Fundus 
C) Pylorus 
D) Rugae 
E) Sphincter 
A) Cardia 
B) Fundus 
C) Pylorus 
D) Rugae 
E) Sphincter

Question 9

Which structure is composed of prominent lymphatic nodules that function in the immune response?

Accepted Answer

A) Mucosa 
B) Lamina propria 
C) MALT 
D) Submucosa 
E) Serosa 
A) Mucosa 
B) Lamina propria 
C) MALT 
D) Submucosa 
E) Serosa

Question 10

Which cell secretes the hormone that promotes production of hydrochloric acid?

Accepted Answer

A) Neck cell 
B) Chief cell 
C) G cell 
D) Chyme cell 
E) Parietal cell 
A) Neck cell 
B) Chief cell 
C) G cell 
D) Chyme cell 
E) Parietal cell

Question 11

Which permanent tooth will erupt between the ages of nine and ten?

Accepted Answer

A) first upper premolar 
B) first lower premolar 
C) lower canine 
D) upper canine 
E) second lower molar 
A) first upper premolar 
B) first lower premolar 
C) lower canine 
D) upper canine 
E) second lower molar

Question 12

Which of the following cells secretes intrinsic factor?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 13

Which structure consists of calcified connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Name the layer labeled C

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 15

Deciduous molars are replaced by

Accepted Answer

A) Bicuspids 
B) Molars 
C) Incisors 
D) Canines 
E) Wisdom teeth 
A) Bicuspids 
B) Molars 
C) Incisors 
D) Canines 
E) Wisdom teeth

Question 16

Elderly people are more prone to

Accepted Answer

A) constipation 
B) malabsorption 
C) duodenal ulcers 
D) periodontal disease 
E) all of these 
A) constipation 
B) malabsorption 
C) duodenal ulcers 
D) periodontal disease 
E) all of these

Question 17

How many stages of deglutition are there?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
E) 8 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
E) 8

Question 18

A disease characterized by a high fever,elevated neutrophil count higher than 75%,elevated white blood cell count and anorexia is

Accepted Answer

A) appendicitis 
B) colitis 
C) diverticulitis 
D) severe constipation 
E) diarrhea 
A) appendicitis 
B) colitis 
C) diverticulitis 
D) severe constipation 
E) diarrhea

Question 19

Why do emotions such as anger or fear slow digestion?

Accepted Answer

A) Because they stimulate the parasympathetic nerves supplying the GI tract 
B) Because they stimulate the somatic nerves that supply the GI tract 
C) Because they stimulate the sympathetic nerves that supply the GI tract 
D) They do not affect digestion 
E) Because all emotions are controlled by the Vagus nerve 
A) Because they stimulate the parasympathetic nerves supplying the GI tract 
B) Because they stimulate the somatic nerves that supply the GI tract 
C) Because they stimulate the sympathetic nerves that supply the GI tract 
D) They do not affect digestion 
E) Because all emotions are controlled by the Vagus nerve

Question 20

Which of the following disorders can occur in the organ labeled B?

Accepted Answer

A) Appendicitis 
B) mumps 
C) pancreatitis 
D) hepatitis 
E) peptic ulcers 
A) Appendicitis 
B) mumps 
C) pancreatitis 
D) hepatitis 
E) peptic ulcers

Exam 24: The Digestive System

Which of the following cells secretes mucus?

The enzyme,produced in the organ labeled D,that leads to the production of only glucose as a product is called:

Name the structure labeled F

Which of the following processes is the primary function of the villi of the small intestine?

Describe the structures and functions of the enteric nervous system.

The purpose of circular folds,villi and microvilli in the small intestine is to

Which of the following accessory organs stores bile?

Which structure of the stomach traverses several regions?

Which structure is composed of prominent lymphatic nodules that function in the immune response?

Which cell secretes the hormone that promotes production of hydrochloric acid?

Which permanent tooth will erupt between the ages of nine and ten?

Which of the following cells secretes intrinsic factor?

Which structure consists of calcified connective tissue?

Name the layer labeled C

Deciduous molars are replaced by

Elderly people are more prone to

How many stages of deglutition are there?

A disease characterized by a high fever,elevated neutrophil count higher than 75%,elevated white blood cell count and anorexia is

Why do emotions such as anger or fear slow digestion?

Which of the following disorders can occur in the organ labeled B?

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue

The Skeletal System: the Axial Skeleton

The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscular Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: the Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

Metabolism and Nutrition

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acidbase Homeostasis

The Reproductive Systems

Development and Inheritance

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