Question 1

Chisel-shaped teeth are _______.

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The answer of Chisel-shaped teeth are _______....

Question 2

The _______ is the part of the digestive tract that has the most lymph nodules and bacteria.

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A)   duodenum
B)   jejunum
C)   ileum
D)   colonE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The double-layered folds of peritoneum that support portions of the small intestine are called ______.

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The answer of The double-layered folds of peritoneum that support...

Question 4

Hepatitis C is not transmissible

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A)   by sharing razors.
B)   from mother to baby.
C)   from uncooked meats.
D)   from a blood transfusion.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The teeth that are best adapted for biting off hunks of food are the

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A)   incisors.
B)   canines.
C)   bicuspids.
D)   molars.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

David has sustained severe damage to his liver in a car accident. Digestion of which nutrient will be most affected?

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A)   Carbohydrates
B)   Lipids
C)   Proteins
D)   VitaminsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The _________ reflex regulates the rate at which chyme leaves the stomach.

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The answer of The _________ reflex regulates the rate at...

Question 8

Factors that may affect the rate of absorption of certain medications with age include

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A)   slowing of the exit of chyme from the stomach.
B)   slowing peristalsis.
C)   thinning of the stomach lining.
D)   all of the above.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Because of their location, swollen palatine tonsils may interfere with

Accepted Answer

A)   breathing.
B)   swallowing.
C)   both breathing and swallowing.
D)   neither breathing nor swallowing.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

The _______ is the layer of the alimentary canal that absorbs nutrients.

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A)   mucosa
B)   submucosa
C)   muscular layer
D)   serosaE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

From the stomach, food passes into the duodenum, then the jejunum, and then the ileum.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Peristalsis mixes food in small segments of the alimentary canal with digestive enzymes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The digestive system

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A)   ingests food, propels food, mechanically and chemically breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and defecates the remainder.
B)   mechanically and chemically assembles food from absorbed nutrients.
C)   sends cellular debris to lysosomes.
D)   absorbs nutrients in the mouth, pharynx, esophagus and stomach, and releases nutrients in the intestines.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Pancreatic fluid contains a high concentration of ______ ______, which makes it alkaline.

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The answer of Pancreatic fluid contains a high concentration of...

Question 15

The correct sequence for the layers in the walls of the alimentary canal from innermost to outermost is the

Accepted Answer

A)   mucosa, muscular layer, serosa, submucosa.
B)   mucosa, submucosa, muscular layer, serosa.
C)   serosa, muscular layer, mucosa, submucosa.
D)   submucosa, mucosa, serosa, muscular layer.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The esophagus provides a passageway for substances from the larynx to the bronchi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Bile salts function as digestive enzymes to break down fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: Digestive System

The esophagus provides a passageway for substances from the larynx to the bronchi.

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The _______ is the part of the digestive tract that has the most lymph nodules and bacteria.

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Because of their location, swollen palatine tonsils may interfere with

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The _______ is the layer of the alimentary canal that absorbs nutrients.

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Bile salts function as digestive enzymes to break down fatty acids.

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From the stomach, food passes into the duodenum, then the jejunum, and then the ileum.

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Pancreatic fluid contains a high concentration of , which makes it alkaline.

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The digestive system

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Peristalsis mixes food in small segments of the alimentary canal with digestive enzymes.

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Factors that may affect the rate of absorption of certain medications with age include

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The teeth that are best adapted for biting off hunks of food are the

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The _________ reflex regulates the rate at which chyme leaves the stomach.

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Hepatitis C is not transmissible

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Chisel-shaped teeth are _______.

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David has sustained severe damage to his liver in a car accident. Digestion of which nutrient will be most affected?

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The correct sequence for the layers in the walls of the alimentary canal from innermost to outermost is the

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The double-layered folds of peritoneum that support portions of the small intestine are called ______.

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Exam 17: Digestive System

The esophagus provides a passageway for substances from the larynx to the bronchi.

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The _______ is the part of the digestive tract that has the most lymph nodules and bacteria.

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Because of their location, swollen palatine tonsils may interfere with

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The _______ is the layer of the alimentary canal that absorbs nutrients.

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Bile salts function as digestive enzymes to break down fatty acids.

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From the stomach, food passes into the duodenum, then the jejunum, and then the ileum.

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Pancreatic fluid contains a high concentration of ______ ______, which makes it alkaline.

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The digestive system

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Peristalsis mixes food in small segments of the alimentary canal with digestive enzymes.

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Factors that may affect the rate of absorption of certain medications with age include

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The teeth that are best adapted for biting off hunks of food are the

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The _________ reflex regulates the rate at which chyme leaves the stomach.

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Hepatitis C is not transmissible

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Chisel-shaped teeth are _______.

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David has sustained severe damage to his liver in a car accident. Digestion of which nutrient will be most affected?

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The correct sequence for the layers in the walls of the alimentary canal from innermost to outermost is the

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The double-layered folds of peritoneum that support portions of the small intestine are called ______.

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