Question 1

Which surgical procedure is most likely to cause dumping syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  appendectomy 
B)  colostomy 
C)  gastrectomy 
D)  cholecystectomy 
A)  appendectomy 
B)  colostomy 
C)  gastrectomy 
D)  cholecystectomy

Question 2

Pain in the RLQ is most characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)  hiatal hernia. 
B)  dumping syndrome. 
C)  appendicitis. 
D)  GERD. 
A)  hiatal hernia. 
B)  dumping syndrome. 
C)  appendicitis. 
D)  GERD.

Question 3

Which of the following produces the disaccharides as its end-products of digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  lipase 
B)  amylase 
C)  hydrochloric acid 
D)  gastrin 
A)  lipase 
B)  amylase 
C)  hydrochloric acid 
D)  gastrin

Question 4

Emulsification is most associated with this substance.

Accepted Answer

A)  trypsin 
B)  hydrochloric acid 
C)  bile 
D)  ptyalin 
A)  trypsin 
B)  hydrochloric acid 
C)  bile 
D)  ptyalin

Question 5

Parotid,sublingual,and submandibular refer to

Accepted Answer

A)  parts of the large intestine. 
B)  digestive enzymes. 
C)  salivary glands. 
D)  hepatic ducts. 
A)  parts of the large intestine. 
B)  digestive enzymes. 
C)  salivary glands. 
D)  hepatic ducts.

Question 6

Which of the following structures allow(s)the stomach to expand?

Accepted Answer

A)  chief cells 
B)  the appendix 
C)  villi 
D)  rugae 
A)  chief cells 
B)  the appendix 
C)  villi 
D)  rugae

Question 7

This is the site of absorption for most end-products of digestion.

Accepted Answer

A)  duodenum 
B)  ileum 
C)  colon 
D)  stomach 
A)  duodenum 
B)  ileum 
C)  colon 
D)  stomach

Question 8

Enamel,dentin,and cementum are related to this structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  tooth 
B)  liver 
C)  colon 
D)  villi 
A)  tooth 
B)  liver 
C)  colon 
D)  villi

Question 9

Chyle is found within the

Accepted Answer

A)  portal vein. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  lacteals. 
D)  pancreas. 
A)  portal vein. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  lacteals. 
D)  pancreas.

Question 10

Which of the following is most related to esophageal reflux?

Accepted Answer

A)  inguinal hernia 
B)  hemorrhoids 
C)  pyrosis 
D)  appendicitis 
A)  inguinal hernia 
B)  hemorrhoids 
C)  pyrosis 
D)  appendicitis

Question 11

The elimination of gas that is produced during digestion and released from the anus is called

Accepted Answer

A)  flatulence. 
B)  eructation. 
C)  deglutition. 
D)  mastication. 
A)  flatulence. 
B)  eructation. 
C)  deglutition. 
D)  mastication.

Question 12

Hydrochloric acid,intrinsic factor,and gastrin are

Accepted Answer

A)  hormones. 
B)  enzymes. 
C)  secreted by the stomach. 
D)  disaccharidases. 
A)  hormones. 
B)  enzymes. 
C)  secreted by the stomach. 
D)  disaccharidases.

Question 13

A drug that blocks vagal activity

Accepted Answer

A)  slows GI motility and reduces GI secretions. 
B)  increases the secretion of bile. 
C)  speeds up peristalsis. 
D)  causes diarrhea. 
A)  slows GI motility and reduces GI secretions. 
B)  increases the secretion of bile. 
C)  speeds up peristalsis. 
D)  causes diarrhea.

Question 14

This structure is located between the cecum and the transverse colon.

Accepted Answer

A)  appendix 
B)  ileocecal valve 
C)  sigmoid 
D)  ascending colon 
A)  appendix 
B)  ileocecal valve 
C)  sigmoid 
D)  ascending colon

Question 15

Sucrase,maltase,and lactase are

Accepted Answer

A)  secreted by the pancreas. 
B)  gastric enzymes. 
C)  disaccharidases. 
D)  emulsifying agents. 
A)  secreted by the pancreas. 
B)  gastric enzymes. 
C)  disaccharidases. 
D)  emulsifying agents.

Question 16

Which of the following is a digestive enzyme?

Accepted Answer

A)  gastrin 
B)  trypsin 
C)  cholecystokinin 
D)  secretin 
A)  gastrin 
B)  trypsin 
C)  cholecystokinin 
D)  secretin

Question 17

Which structure prevents gastric reflux?

Accepted Answer

A)  pyloric valve 
B)  ileocecal valve 
C)  lower esophageal sphincter 
D)  anal sphincter 
A)  pyloric valve 
B)  ileocecal valve 
C)  lower esophageal sphincter 
D)  anal sphincter

Question 18

The primary function of this organ is to deliver chyme to the duodenum at the proper rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  esophagus 
B)  colon 
C)  liver 
D)  stomach 
A)  esophagus 
B)  colon 
C)  liver 
D)  stomach

Question 19

Which of the following produces amino acids as its end-product of digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  bile 
B)  lipase 
C)  trypsin 
D)  amylase 
A)  bile 
B)  lipase 
C)  trypsin 
D)  amylase

Question 20

What is the tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  trachea 
B)  esophagus 
C)  pylorus 
D)  ampulla of Vater 
A)  trachea 
B)  esophagus 
C)  pylorus 
D)  ampulla of Vater

Exam 23: Digestive System

Which surgical procedure is most likely to cause dumping syndrome?

Pain in the RLQ is most characteristic of

Which of the following produces the disaccharides as its end-products of digestion?

Emulsification is most associated with this substance.

Parotid,sublingual,and submandibular refer to

Which of the following structures allow(s)the stomach to expand?

This is the site of absorption for most end-products of digestion.

Enamel,dentin,and cementum are related to this structure.

Chyle is found within the

Which of the following is most related to esophageal reflux?

The elimination of gas that is produced during digestion and released from the anus is called

Hydrochloric acid,intrinsic factor,and gastrin are

A drug that blocks vagal activity

This structure is located between the cecum and the transverse colon.

Sucrase,maltase,and lactase are

Which of the following is a digestive enzyme?

Which structure prevents gastric reflux?

The primary function of this organ is to deliver chyme to the duodenum at the proper rate.

Which of the following produces amino acids as its end-product of digestion?

What is the tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach?

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