Question 1

Match the disorder with the best description.
-diarrhea

Accepted Answer

A)  inflammation of the liver
B)  watery feces
C)  bad breath
D)  enlargement or inflammation of the vein of the anal canal
E)  chronic acid in the esophagusF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

A swollen uvula might interfere with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   mastication
B)   deglutition and breathing
C)   chemical digestion
D)   olfactionE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following cell types of the stomach is correctly matched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)   mucous cells - produce intrinsic factor
B)   parietal cells - produce hydrochloric acid
C)   chief cells - produce mucus
D)   endocrine cells - produce enzymes
E)   chief cells - produce hormonesF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following enzymes is mismatched with its substrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   pepsin - protein
B)   amylase - starch
C)   trypsin - nucleic acids
D)   lipase - fat
E)   deoxyribonucleases - DNAF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

The major secretion of the large intestine is

Accepted Answer

A)   bile.
B)   hormones.
C)   mucus.
D)   vitamins.
E)   bacteria.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

Arrange the ducts in the order that bile would pass through them when moving from the bile canaliculi to the small intestine without being stored in the gallbladder. (1)  common bile duct
(2)  common hepatic duct
(3)  cystic duct
(4)  left and right hepatic ducts

Accepted Answer

A)   3, 4, 2
B)   3, 2, 1
C)   4, 2, 1
D)   4, 1, 2
E)   1, 4, 2F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Cholecystokinin and the glossopharyngeal nerve stimulate the release of bile into the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is the correct order for the phases of deglutition?

Accepted Answer

A)   pharyngeal, voluntary, esophageal
B)   esophageal, pharyngeal, voluntary
C)   voluntary, pharyngeal, esophageal
D)   voluntary, esophageal, pharyngealE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

What muscle forms the cheeks?

Accepted Answer

A)   buccinator muscle
B)   orbicularis oculi muscle
C)   orbicularis oris
D)   zygomaticus musclesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following would inhibit both gastric secretion and gastric motility?

Accepted Answer

A)   vagal stimulation
B)   chewing and swallowing food
C)   cholecystokinin (CCK) 
D)   gastrin
E)   large amounts of fiber in the dietF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Match the enzyme with the products of its digestive activity.
-pancreatic amylase

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose and galactose
B)  amino acids
C)  fatty acids and glycerol
D)  maltose and isomaltose
E)  polysaccharides and disaccharidesF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following events occurs because of the low pH of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)   activation of salivary amylase
B)   enhanced carbohydrate digestion
C)   proper environment for functioning of pepsin
D)   protein synthesis
E)   lipid digestionF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Inflammation of the gums is called

Accepted Answer

A)   dental carries.
B)   pyorrhea.
C)   halitosis.
D)   gingivitus.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following statements concerning cholecystokinin is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cholecystokinin stimulates relaxation of the gallbladder.
B)   Cholecystokinin stimulates secretion of mucus by the gastric glands.
C)   Cholecystokinin stimulates the pancreas to release an enzyme-rich solution.
D)   Cholecystokinin stimulates the intestine to secrete trypsin.
E)   Cholecystokinin stimulates gastric secretions.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Match the mesenteries or membranes with its appropriate description.
-mesentery proper

Accepted Answer

A)  mesentery of the small intestine
B)  serous membrane that covers organs
C)  attaches the liver to the diaphragm
D)  connects lesser curvature of stomach to the liver
E)  mesentery of the colonF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Match the function with its appropriate description.
-peristalsis

Accepted Answer

A)  movement of molecules from digestive tract into blood
B)  chewing of food
C)  muscular contractions that propel food
D)  removal of undigested wastes from body
E)  breakdown of organic molecules with digestive enzymesF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

The mucosa of the colon

Accepted Answer

A)   contains many mucus-secreting goblet cells.
B)   exchanges sodium ions for chloride ions.
C)   actively secretes sodium and chloride ions.
D)   produces enzymes that complete lipid digestion.
E)   consists of stratified columnar epithelium.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

The ____ helps hold a tooth in its socket.

Accepted Answer

A)   crown
B)   cementum
C)   periodontal ligament
D)   dental arch
E)   alveoliF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Which is the correct order of the regions of the digestive tract from superior to inferior?

Accepted Answer

A)   pharynx, esophagus, large intestine, small intestine
B)   oral cavity, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
C)   stomach, esophagus, large intestine, small intestine
D)   anus, large intestine, stomach, esophagusE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Match the enzyme with the products of its digestive activity.
-pancreatic lipase

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose and galactose
B)  amino acids
C)  fatty acids and glycerol
D)  maltose and isomaltose
E)  polysaccharides and disaccharidesF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Exam 24: Digestive System

Which of the following is the correct order for the phases of deglutition?

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Match the mesenteries or membranes with its appropriate description. -mesentery proper

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Which of the following events occurs because of the low pH of the stomach?

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Match the enzyme with the products of its digestive activity. -pancreatic lipase

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A swollen uvula might interfere with which of the following?

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The ____ helps hold a tooth in its socket.

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Match the function with its appropriate description. -peristalsis

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Which of the following would inhibit both gastric secretion and gastric motility?

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Cholecystokinin and the glossopharyngeal nerve stimulate the release of bile into the small intestine.

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Arrange the ducts in the order that bile would pass through them when moving from the bile canaliculi to the small intestine without being stored in the gallbladder. (1) common bile duct (2) common hepatic duct (3) cystic duct (4) left and right hepatic ducts

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Inflammation of the gums is called

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Match the enzyme with the products of its digestive activity. -pancreatic amylase

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Match the disorder with the best description. -diarrhea

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Which of the following statements concerning cholecystokinin is correct?

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What muscle forms the cheeks?

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Which is the correct order of the regions of the digestive tract from superior to inferior?

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The major secretion of the large intestine is

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The mucosa of the colon

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Which of the following enzymes is mismatched with its substrate?

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Which of the following cell types of the stomach is correctly matched with its function?

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