Question 1

Match the disorder with the best description.
-(1) amount of bicarbonate in the aqueous component of pancreatic juice; (2) amount of bicarbonate in the enzymatic portion of pancreatic juice

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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 esophagus,F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

How does the muscularis layer of the esophagus differ from the rest of the digestive tract?

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A)  it is all skeletal muscle
B)  the superior part is skeletal muscle
C)  the inferior part is skeletal muscle
D)  it has alternating smooth and skeletal muscle sectionsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Inability of the pyloric sphincter to open would prevent

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A)  food from entering the stomach.
B)  stomach acid from being released.
C)  digestive enzymes from being released.
D)  food from entering the small intestine.
E)  the making of chyme.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

A large amount of fat accumulates in the

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A)  greater omentum.
B)  lesser omentum.
C)  coronary ligament.
D)  sigmoid mesocolon.
E)  visceral peritoneum.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The longitudinal layer of smooth muscle in the large intestinal wall forms three bands called the

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A)  teniae coli.
B)  haustra.
C)  coli longitudini.
D)  omental appendages.
E)  rugae.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Gastrocolic reflexes are reflexes that

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A)  empty the stomach.
B)  release gastric secretions into the stomach.
C)  cause mass movements of the colon when food is present in the stomach.
D)  lead to mass movements of the colon in response to food in the duodenum.
E)  stop movement in the colon.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

The hepatopancreatic ampulla is formed by the union of the

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A)  pancreatic duct with the lacteals.
B)  greater duodenal papilla with the lesser duodenal papilla.
C)  common bile duct and pancreatic duct.
D)  cystic duct and interlobular duct.
E)  hepatic ducts and cystic ducts.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Food is prevented from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing by the

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A)  epiglottis.
B)  palatine tonsils.
C)  tongue.
D)  soft palate.
E)  hard palate.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

What are the two major neurotransmitters of the ENS in the digestive tract?

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A)  epinephrine and serotonin
B)  epinephrine and norepinephrine
C)  acetylcholine and epinephrine
D)  norepinephrine and acetylcholineE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Match the disorder with the best description.
-(1) number of villi in small intestine; (2) number of villi in large intestine

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 esophagus,F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Damage to the liver would hamper digestion of

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A)  carbohydrates.
B)  lipids.
C)  proteins.
D)  disaccharides.
E)  All of these choices are correct.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Match the organ with the function.
-liver

Accepted Answer

A)  produces bile
B)  stores and concentrates bile
C)  primary site of chemical digestion
D)  produces intrinsic factor
E)  bacterial decomposition,F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 13

The anal canal

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A)  begins at the sigmoid colon and ends at the rectum.
B)  has an internal sphincter composed of smooth muscle.
C)  contains many goblet cells.
D)  contains tubular glands called crypts.
E)  has an external sphincter composed of smooth muscle.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Gastritis,peptic ulcers and gastric cancer can all be caused by

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A)  Helicobacter pylori,a bacterium.
B)  increased secretion of gastric bicarbonate.
C)  pH of the stomach contents continuously greater than 4.
D)  increased mucus production by the neck cells.
E)  None of these choices is correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Match the organ with the function.
-gall bladder

Accepted Answer

A)  produces bile
B)  stores and concentrates bile
C)  primary site of chemical digestion
D)  produces intrinsic factor
E)  bacterial decomposition,F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Teeth in adults

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A)  are replaced by osteoblast activity if they are extracted.
B)  are distributed so that there is one canine tooth in each half jaw.
C)  are all of the same type - molars.
D)  are composed of living cells called enamel cells.
E)  do not play a role in speech.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Which of the following are secreted by the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  amylase and lipase
B)  pepsinogen and intrinsic factor
C)  bile and lipase
D)  trypsin and amylase
E)  bicarbonate and secretinF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following components of saliva is mismatched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)  mucin - lubricant
B)  lysozyme - antibacterial properties
C)  bicarbonate - neutralizes acid
D)  IgA - prevents infection
E)  salivary amylase - begins protein digestionF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following statements regarding swallowing is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The voluntary phase begins in the pharynx.
B)  In the pharyngeal phase,food is moved through the pharynx.
C)  The uvula rises during the esophageal phase.
D)  Peristalsis occurs in all phases of swallowing.
E)  Breathing occurs during swallowing.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 20

What moves the bolus during the esophageal phase of deglutition?

Accepted Answer

A)  pharyngeal constriction
B)  peristalsis
C)  the tongue
D)  segmentationE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 24: Digestive System

What are the two major neurotransmitters of the ENS in the digestive tract?

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How does the muscularis layer of the esophagus differ from the rest of the digestive tract?

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Which of the following statements regarding swallowing is true?

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Teeth in adults

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Match the disorder with the best description. -(1) number of villi in small intestine; (2) number of villi in large intestine

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Match the organ with the function. -liver

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The hepatopancreatic ampulla is formed by the union of the

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Gastritis,peptic ulcers and gastric cancer can all be caused by

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Match the organ with the function. -gall bladder

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The anal canal

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Match the disorder with the best description. -(1) amount of bicarbonate in the aqueous component of pancreatic juice; (2) amount of bicarbonate in the enzymatic portion of pancreatic juice

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Which of the following components of saliva is mismatched with its function?

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Inability of the pyloric sphincter to open would prevent

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A large amount of fat accumulates in the

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What moves the bolus during the esophageal phase of deglutition?

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Which of the following are secreted by the stomach?

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Damage to the liver would hamper digestion of

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Gastrocolic reflexes are reflexes that

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Food is prevented from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing by the

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The longitudinal layer of smooth muscle in the large intestinal wall forms three bands called the

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