Exam 17:The Digestive System-Part C

The layer of the alimentary tube that is a serous membrane that covers the abdominal organs is the:

The layer of the alimentary tube that produces digestive secretions is the:

Which digestive enzyme is NOT paired with the food it helps digest?

The salivary glands located at the posterior corners of the lower jaw are the:

The process of breaking food into smaller pieces with more surface area is called:

Which of these is NOT an example of mechanical digestion?

Which of these is NOT a function of the stomach?

The cells of the small intestine that produce hormones are the:

The ___ of the small intestine complete the digestion of ___.

The hormone secreted by the gastric mucosa is ___,and its function is to ___.

The part of saliva that digests starch to maltose is:

The external muscle layer of the alimentary tube is responsible for:

The part of the colon that is directly inferior to the stomach and liver is the:

The part of a tooth that provides a hard chewing surface is the:

An important vitamin that is produced by the normal flora of the colon is vitamin ___,needed for ___.

Which of these cranial nerves is NOT paired with its correct function?

The pancreatic enzyme that contributes to fat digestion is:

The plasma protein produced by the liver that is important for blood clotting is:

Which statement is NOT true of the functions of the liver?

The facial and glossopharyngeal cranial nerves are important for: