Ch. 12 Biliary Tract and Upper GI Systeem: Exercise B

List the three divisions of the pharynx:

1. Nasopharynx 2. Oropharynx 3. Laryngopharynx

List the four accessory organs of digestion:

1. salivary glands 2. pancreas 3. liver 4. gallbladder

What structures create the two indentations seen along the lateral border of the esophagus?

A) Aortic Arch B) Left Primary Bronchus

List the three structures that pass through the diaphragm.

A) Esophagus B) Inferior Vena Cava C) Aorta

List the seven major components of the alimentary canal:

A) Mouth B) Pharynx C) Esophagus D) Stomach E) Small intestine F) Large intestine G) Anus

Which three pairs of salivary glands are accessory organs of digestion associated with the mouth?

A) Parotid B) Sublingual C) Submandibular

The three main subdivisions of the stomach are:

A) fundus B) body C) pylorus

What are the three primary functions of the digestive system?

A) intake and digestion of food B) absorption of digestive food particles C) elimination of solid waste products

What part of the upper GI tract is a common site for ulcer disease?

Duodenal Bulb or Cap

What term describes the junction between the duodenum and jejunum?

Duodenojejunal Flexure

What two terms refer to a radiographic examination of the pharynx and esophagus? ____ or ____

Esophagram or Barium Swallow

True/False: The body of the stomach curves inferiorly and posteriorly from the fundus.

False (Inferiorly and Anteriorly)

The act of swallowing is called ____.

deglutition

Which term describes the radiographic study of the distal esophagus, stomach, and duodenum? ____ or ____

Upper GI Series or Upper GI

The C-loop of the duodenum and pancreas are ______ (intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal) structures.

Retroperitoneal

Another term for mucosal folds of the stomach is ______.

Rugae