Question 1

Activities of the digestive system generally increase when it is stimulated by

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A)   sympathetic impulses.
B)   parasympathetic impulses.
C)   sensory impulses.
D)   somatic impulses.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

The _________ canal includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anal canal.

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The answer of The _________ canal includes the mouth, pharynx,...

Question 3

Peristalsis occurs in the digestive tract

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A)   from the pharynx to the anus.
B)   in the stomach and small intestine only.
C)   in the small and large intestines only.
D)   in the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

_______ is a protein-digesting enzyme in pancreatic juice.

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A)   Trypsin
B)   Pancrease
C)   Amylase
D)   NucleaseE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Acute pancreatitis is often caused by the conversion of

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A)   trypsin to trypsinogen.
B)   trypsinogen to trypsin.
C)   pepsin to pepsinogen.
D)   pepsinogen to pepsin.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

The parietal cells of gastric glands secrete

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A)   mucus.
B)   pepsinogen.
C)   hydrochloric acid.
D)   pepsin.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Bacteria cause dental caries by

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A)   infecting the gums.
B)   destroying the gums so that the teeth loosen.
C)   metabolizing carbohydrates in food, producing acidic by-products that damage enamel and dentin.
D)   secreting acids that dissolve enamel.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The cecum is located at the inferior end of the descending colon.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The uvula is

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A)   a type of tooth.
B)   a projection from the soft palate.
C)   a flap of tissue that keeps food from entering the trachea.
D)   part of the tongue.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The tissues turning yellow (jaundice)  is due to the accumulation of

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A)   cholesterol.
B)   bile pigments.
C)   carotene.
D)   hemoglobin A.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

The stomach is C-shaped and extends from the duodenum to the spleen.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The greater omentum is composed of

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A)   the peritoneal membrane.
B)   the pericardial membrane.
C)   the pleural membrane.
D)   the hiatal membrane.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

One of the functions of the large intestine is to

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A)   secrete digestive enzymes.
B)   absorb ingested water.
C)   regulate the release of bile.
D)   break down hemoglobin.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Lydia is taking an antihistamine for her allergies and develops xerostomia. She has

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A)   a peptic ulcer.
B)   hairloss.
C)   bad breath.
D)   dry mouth.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The main part of the stomach is called the

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A)   fundus.
B)   pylorus.
C)   cardia.
D)   body.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Heartburn is usually caused by the effects of gastric juice on the

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A)   heart.
B)   esophagus.
C)   stomach.
D)   small intestine.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Fatty foods stay in the stomach longer than protein or carbohydrate foods.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The pyloric sphincter serves as a valve that controls the movement of food between the esophagus and stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Hepatitis B can be transmitted by means of

Accepted Answer

A)   sexual activity.
B)   hypodermic needles.
C)   saliva.
D)   all of the above.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Matthew takes a drug that inhibits the production of HCl in the stomach to ease the symptoms of a gastric ulcer. If he takes it for a long time, digestion of which nutrient would be affected the most?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carbohydrates
B)   Lipids
C)   Proteins
D)   MineralsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 17: Digestive System

The greater omentum is composed of

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Bacteria cause dental caries by

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Acute pancreatitis is often caused by the conversion of

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The pyloric sphincter serves as a valve that controls the movement of food between the esophagus and stomach.

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The parietal cells of gastric glands secrete

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The _________ canal includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anal canal.

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The cecum is located at the inferior end of the descending colon.

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Heartburn is usually caused by the effects of gastric juice on the

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Fatty foods stay in the stomach longer than protein or carbohydrate foods.

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_______ is a protein-digesting enzyme in pancreatic juice.

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The stomach is C-shaped and extends from the duodenum to the spleen.

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One of the functions of the large intestine is to

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Lydia is taking an antihistamine for her allergies and develops xerostomia. She has

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The uvula is

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Hepatitis B can be transmitted by means of

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The tissues turning yellow (jaundice) is due to the accumulation of

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The main part of the stomach is called the

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Peristalsis occurs in the digestive tract

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Activities of the digestive system generally increase when it is stimulated by

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Matthew takes a drug that inhibits the production of HCl in the stomach to ease the symptoms of a gastric ulcer. If he takes it for a long time, digestion of which nutrient would be affected the most?

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