Exam 15: The Digestive System

Absorption of which of the following is linked to active sodium absorption at the basolateral border of the epithelial cell

The outer muscle layer of the digestive tract consists of circular smooth muscle.

Which of the following statements concerning secretin is correct?

The four basic digestive processes are ____________________, ____________________, ____________________ and ____________________.

Match hormone with action. -causes increased HCl production.

MATCHING Match control mechanism with characteristic. -responsible for establishing the rate of rhythmic contractility

The rate of gastric emptying depends entirely on the volume and fluidity of gastric contents.

Excessive accumulation of bilirubin in the body produces the condition of ____________________.

Indicate which hormone(s) is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -Stimulated primarily by the presence of fat (fatty acids).

Select the incorrect statement about the pancreas.

How long does it take for an epithelial cell to migrate from the base of the villi to the tip?

Which of the following factors is the most potent stimulus for inhibition of gastric motility?

Choleretics:

Dietary iron and calcium are always absorbed completely from the digestive tract.

Indicate the site at which the following digestive processes take place by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -Fat digestion is completed.

Match digestive enzyme with correct characteristic. -Similar to digestive enzyme found in saliva.

Indicate the stimulus for the item in question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code. -Stimulates secretion of secretin.

One of the most common causes of malabsorption is gluten enteropathy, also known as celiac disease.

The following series of 5 questions refer to the accompanying diagram of pathways controlling digestive function. Use the diagram to help answer the questions. -The action of the vagus nerve on digestion is considered part of

Lipids