Question 1

The function of salivary lysozyme is to:

Accepted Answer

A) begin the digestion of proteins 
B) dissolve sugars 
C) begin the emulsification of fats 
D) inhibit the growth of bacteria 
A) begin the digestion of proteins 
B) dissolve sugars 
C) begin the emulsification of fats 
D) inhibit the growth of bacteria

Question 2

The alimentary tube extends from the:

Accepted Answer

A) esophagus to colon 
B) pharynx to anus 
C) mouth to anus 
D) pharynx to colon 
A) esophagus to colon 
B) pharynx to anus 
C) mouth to anus 
D) pharynx to colon

Question 3

The digestive function of the liver is the production of:

Accepted Answer

A) bile 
B) albumin 
C) lipase 
D) cholesterol 
A) bile 
B) albumin 
C) lipase 
D) cholesterol

Question 4

Which of these organs is NOT an accessory organ of digestion?

Accepted Answer

A) teeth 
B) pharynx 
C) gallbladder 
D) salivary glands 
A) teeth 
B) pharynx 
C) gallbladder 
D) salivary glands

Question 5

The end products of carbohydrate digestion are:

Accepted Answer

A) monosaccharides 
B) glycerol and fatty acids 
C) starches 
D) polysaccharides 
A) monosaccharides 
B) glycerol and fatty acids 
C) starches 
D) polysaccharides

Question 6

Which statement is NOT true of the secretions of the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A) Intestinal hormones stimulate secretion by the pancreas. 
B) Parasympathetic impulses increase secretions. 
C) Peptidases complete the digestion of lipids. 
D) Sucrase and lactase digest disaccharides. 
A) Intestinal hormones stimulate secretion by the pancreas. 
B) Parasympathetic impulses increase secretions. 
C) Peptidases complete the digestion of lipids. 
D) Sucrase and lactase digest disaccharides.

Question 7

The layer of the alimentary tube that contains Meissner's plexus to regulate secretions is the:

Accepted Answer

A) mucosa 
B) submucosa 
C) external muscle layer 
D) mesentery 
A) mucosa 
B) submucosa 
C) external muscle layer 
D) mesentery

Question 8

The part of saliva that inhibits the growth of bacteria is:

Accepted Answer

A) water 
B) lysozyme 
C) amylase 
D) mucus 
A) water 
B) lysozyme 
C) amylase 
D) mucus

Question 9

The part of the colon that turns medially at the level of the pelvic bone is the:

Accepted Answer

A) transverse colon 
B) descending colon 
C) sigmoid colon 
D) anal canal 
A) transverse colon 
B) descending colon 
C) sigmoid colon 
D) anal canal

Question 10

The function of the intrinsic factor in gastric juice is to:

Accepted Answer

A) begin the digestion of proteins 
B) increase the secretion of gastric juice 
C) promote the absorption of glucose by the small intestine 
D) prevent the digestion of vitamin B12 by the stomach 
A) begin the digestion of proteins 
B) increase the secretion of gastric juice 
C) promote the absorption of glucose by the small intestine 
D) prevent the digestion of vitamin B12 by the stomach

Question 11

Which of these is NOT considered an end product of digestion?

Accepted Answer

A) minerals 
B) vitamins 
C) water 
D) cellulose 
A) minerals 
B) vitamins 
C) water 
D) cellulose

Question 12

The stimulus for the defecation reflex is:

Accepted Answer

A) the stretching of the rectum 
B) the contraction of the rectum 
C) impulses from the spinal cord 
D) contraction of the external anal sphincter 
A) the stretching of the rectum 
B) the contraction of the rectum 
C) impulses from the spinal cord 
D) contraction of the external anal sphincter

Question 13

The digestive organ that extends from the stomach to the colon is the:

Accepted Answer

A) pancreas 
B) esophagus 
C) liver 
D) small intestine 
A) pancreas 
B) esophagus 
C) liver 
D) small intestine

Question 14

The function of salivary amylase is to begin the digestion of:

Accepted Answer

A) fats 
B) starches 
C) proteins 
D) cholesterol 
A) fats 
B) starches 
C) proteins 
D) cholesterol

Question 15

The external anal sphincter:

Accepted Answer

A) is the last part of the defecation reflex arc 
B) provides voluntary control of defecation 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B,and is made of smooth muscle 
A) is the last part of the defecation reflex arc 
B) provides voluntary control of defecation 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B,and is made of smooth muscle

Question 16

Which food is NOT paired with the proper end products of digestion?

Accepted Answer

A) fats - fatty acids and glycerol 
B) carbohydrates - polysaccharides 
C) proteins - amino acids 
D) All of these pairs are correct. 
A) fats - fatty acids and glycerol 
B) carbohydrates - polysaccharides 
C) proteins - amino acids 
D) All of these pairs are correct.

Question 17

Meissner's plexus and Auerbach's plexus are part of the:

Accepted Answer

A) enteric nervous system 
B) central nervous system 
C) mesenteric nervous system 
D) endoteric nervous system 
A) enteric nervous system 
B) central nervous system 
C) mesenteric nervous system 
D) endoteric nervous system

Question 18

Which statement is NOT true of the liver and gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

A) Bile enters and leaves the gallbladder by way of the cystic duct. 
B) The hepatic duct takes bile from the liver to the gallbladder. 
C) The liver concentrates bile before releasing it to the gallbladder. 
D) The gallbladder is located on the undersurface of the right lobe of the liver. 
A) Bile enters and leaves the gallbladder by way of the cystic duct. 
B) The hepatic duct takes bile from the liver to the gallbladder. 
C) The liver concentrates bile before releasing it to the gallbladder. 
D) The gallbladder is located on the undersurface of the right lobe of the liver.

Question 19

Secretion of ___ pancreatic juice is stimulated by the hormone cholecystokinin.

Accepted Answer

A) bicarbonate 
B) enzyme 
C) complete 
D) acidifying 
A) bicarbonate 
B) enzyme 
C) complete 
D) acidifying

Question 20

The purpose of deamination in the liver is to:

Accepted Answer

A) use excess amino acids for energy production 
B) use excess amino acids for protein synthesis 
C) synthesize the essential amino acids 
D) synthesize the nonessential amino acids 
A) use excess amino acids for energy production 
B) use excess amino acids for protein synthesis 
C) synthesize the essential amino acids 
D) synthesize the nonessential amino acids

Exam 17:The Digestive System-Part C

The function of salivary lysozyme is to:

The alimentary tube extends from the:

The digestive function of the liver is the production of:

Which of these organs is NOT an accessory organ of digestion?

The end products of carbohydrate digestion are:

Which statement is NOT true of the secretions of the small intestine?

The layer of the alimentary tube that contains Meissner's plexus to regulate secretions is the:

The part of saliva that inhibits the growth of bacteria is:

The part of the colon that turns medially at the level of the pelvic bone is the:

The function of the intrinsic factor in gastric juice is to:

Which of these is NOT considered an end product of digestion?

The stimulus for the defecation reflex is:

The digestive organ that extends from the stomach to the colon is the:

The function of salivary amylase is to begin the digestion of:

The external anal sphincter:

Which food is NOT paired with the proper end products of digestion?

Meissner's plexus and Auerbach's plexus are part of the:

Which statement is NOT true of the liver and gallbladder?

Secretion of ___ pancreatic juice is stimulated by the hormone cholecystokinin.

The purpose of deamination in the liver is to:

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part A

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part B

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part C

Some Basic Chemistry-Part A

Some Basic Chemistry-Part B

Some Basic Chemistry-Part C

Cells-Part A

Cells-Part B

Cells-Part C

Tissues and Membranes-Part A

Tissues and Membranes-Part B

Tissues and Membranes-Part C

The Integumentary System-Part A

The Integumentary System-Part B

The Integumentary System-Part C

The Skeletal System-Part A

The Skeletal System-Part B

The Skeletal System-Part C

The Muscular System-Part A

The Muscular System-Part B

The Muscular System-Part C

The Nervous System-Part A

The Nervous System-Part B

The Nervous System-Part C

The Senses-Part A

The Senses-Part B

The Senses-Part C

The Endocrine System-Part A

The Endocrine System-Part B

The Endocrine System-Part C

Blood-Part A

Blood-Part B

Blood-Part C

The Heart-Part A

The Heart-Part B

The Heart-Part C

The Vascular System-Part A

The Vascular System-Part B

The Vascular System-Part C

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part A

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part B

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part C

The Respiratory System-Part A

The Respiratory System-Part B

The Respiratory System-Part C

The Digestive System-Part A

The Digestive System-Part B

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part A

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part B

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part C

The Urinary System-Part A

The Urinary System-Part B

The Urinary System-Part C

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part A

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part B

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part C

The Reproductive Systems-Part A

The Reproductive Systems-Part B

The Reproductive Systems-Part C