Question 1

Which of the following apply to the small intestine?

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A)   Secretions from the liver and pancreas enter this organ.
B)   Segmentation contractions occur in this organ.
C)   Both digestion and absorption occur in this organ.
D)   Mixing and propulsion of chyme.
E)   All of these choices apply to the small intestine.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

What is found in an intestinal villus?

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A)   brush border
B)   digestive enzymes
C)   blood capillaries and a lacteal
D)   Peyer patches and a lactealE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Why doesn't the stomach digest itself?

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A)   The stomach wall lacks proteins so enzymes won't attack it.
B)   The digestive enzymes in the stomach aren't efficient enough.
C)   The stomach lining is too tough to be digested.
D)   The stomach wall is protected by large amounts of mucus.
E)   The stomach is protected by HCl.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which digestive activity is NOT correctly matched to its location?

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A)   killing microorganisms with lysozyme - stomach
B)   digestion of carbohydrates - mouth
C)   absorption of nutrients - small intestine
D)   production of mucus - esophagusE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

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) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 6

What connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct?

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A)   hepatic duct
B)   gallbladder duct
C)   cystic duct
D)   portal ductE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

All of the following are substances found within saliva, except _________.

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A)   hydrochloric acid
B)   bicarbonate ion
C)   amylase
D)   mucin
E)   lysozymesF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Inflammation of the stomach mucosa in the area superior to the pyloric sphincter is most appropriately referred to as

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A)   esophagitis.
B)   a duodenal ulcer.
C)   a hiatal hernia.
D)   gastric ulcer.
E)   indigestion.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

The esophagus

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A)   extends from the fauces to the stomach.
B)   has cartilage in its walls to keep it from collapsing.
C)   produces two enzymes that digest proteins.
D)   has upper and lower sphincters to regulate movement of food.
E)   has thin walls of connective tissue.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

A man had a gunshot wound in his abdomen. The bullet passed through his anterior body and lodged inside the transverse colon. What layers did the bullet pass through to arrive at the location? (1)  parietal peritoneum
(2)  visceral peritoneum

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

Question 11

Bile is produced by cells of the

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A)   duodenum.
B)   liver.
C)   gallbladder.
D)   pancreas.
E)   hepatopancreatic ampulla.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is associated with the tongue?

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A)   uvula
B)   constrictor muscles
C)   papillae and taste buds
D)   periodontal ligament
E)   faucesF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

The liver

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A)   has two major lobes - caudate and quadrate.
B)   is located on the superior surface of the diaphragm.
C)   is not vascular.
D)   is located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.
E)   consists of two major lobes and two minor lobes.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Match the organ with the function.
-large intestines

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

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)   esophagus
B)   salivary glands
C)   pancreas
D)   gallbladderE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is a function of the hepatocytes?

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A)   produce digestive enzymes
B)   synthesize hormones
C)   produce hydrochloric acid
D)   synthesize bile
E)   regulate pHF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Assume we could alter the conditions in the duodenum. If we inserted a large volume of highly acidic chyme which contained a large amount of fat, which of the following responses are consistent with that? (1)  decreased gastric acid secretion
(2)  increased bile production
(3)  increased pancreatic bicarbonate production and pancreatic enzyme secretion
(4)  increased secretin and cholecystokinin

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2, 3, 4
B)   1, 2, 3
C)   2, 3, 4
D)   1, 3, 4
E)   1, 2, 4F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

A proteolytic enzyme secreted by the pancreas is

Accepted Answer

A)   ribonuclease.
B)   chymotrypsin.
C)   amylase.
D)   enterogastrone.
E)   pancreatic lipase.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

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) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

What is the function of the intrinsic muscles of the tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)   sticking the tongue out
B)   moving the tongue side to side
C)   changing the tongue shape during swallowing
D)   retracting the tongueE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 24: Digestive System

Bile is produced by cells of the

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All of the following are substances found within saliva, except _________.

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Inflammation of the stomach mucosa in the area superior to the pyloric sphincter is most appropriately referred to as

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The esophagus

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What connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct?

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

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A man had a gunshot wound in his abdomen. The bullet passed through his anterior body and lodged inside the transverse colon. What layers did the bullet pass through to arrive at the location? (1) parietal peritoneum (2) visceral peritoneum

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Which of the following is associated with the tongue?

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Match the organ with the function. -large intestines

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Why doesn't the stomach digest itself?

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Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive tract?

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Which of the following is a function of the hepatocytes?

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What is found in an intestinal villus?

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A proteolytic enzyme secreted by the pancreas is

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Which digestive activity is NOT correctly matched to its location?

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What is the function of the intrinsic muscles of the tongue?

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Damage to the liver would hamper digestion of

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The liver

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Which of the following apply to the small intestine?

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All of the following are substances found within saliva, except _________.

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Inflammation of the stomach mucosa in the area superior to the pyloric sphincter is most appropriately referred to as

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The esophagus

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What connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct?

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

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Which of the following is associated with the tongue?

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Why doesn't the stomach digest itself?

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Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive tract?

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Which of the following is a function of the hepatocytes?

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