Chapter 24
Which is following is not a function of the digestive system
Filtration
Parietals cells secrete
Hydrochloric acid
Carbohydrate digestion begins in the
Mouth
Enzyme secreted by the pancreas
A AND B
Functions of the large intestine include
A AND C ONLY
Digestion refers to
B AND C ONLY
The part of the small intestine is most likely to develop an ulcer from exposure to gastric juice is the
Duodenum
The pyloric empties into the
Duodenum
Which of the following is an accessory Organ of digestion
Pancreas
The function of the oral cavity included of the following except
absorption of monoccharides
Functions of the stomach include all of the following except
absorption of triglycerides
Pancreas produces
all of the above
Each of the following is a function of the liver except
antibody production
A small, wormlike structure attached to the posteromedial surface of the cecum is the
appendix
Blockage of the common hepatic duct would interfere with digestion of
fats
Identify the structure labeled 12
fundus
Bile is stored in the
gallbladder
An intestinal hormone that stimulates gastric secretion is
gastrin
The portion of the small intestine that attaches to the cecum is the
ileum
Tom has hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver. Which of the following symptoms would you expect to observe in Tom?
jaundice
The middle segment of the small intestine is the
jejunum
The part of the digestive tract that plays a primary role in the digestive and absorption of nutrients is the
jejunum
The villi are most developed in the
jejunum
This organ is primarily responsible for water absorption.
large intestine
Which organ is responsible for dehydration and compaction of indigestible materials?
large intestine
Products of fat digestion are transported initially by
lymphatic vessels
Nutrients are absorbed by all the following except
osmosis
Which salivary gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase?
parotid
An enzyme that digests proteins into peptides is
pepsin
Waves of muscular contractions that propel the contents of the digestive tract are called
peristalsis
The enzyme amylase digests
polysaccharides
The enzyme pepsin digests
proteins
What is the function of the structure labeled 6
regulates gastric emptying
The prominent ridges in the lining of the empty stomach are called
rugae
The essential function of the liver include
All of the above
Functions of teeth include
All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following is a function of the tongue
All of the answers are correct.
Each of the following organs is a component of that the digestive track except
Bladder
The digestive track is also referred to as the
Both A AND C
lacteals
carry absorbed fats to the lymphatic system
The ________ mechanically digests ingested food
stomach
Muscles known as the pharyngeal constrictors function in
swallowing
