AP II CH 26-29

amylase.

An enzyme found within saliva is salivary

dipeptidase

As a protein is broken down into smaller and smaller fragments, each fragment ultimately requires splitting of the last peptide bond within it. The breaking of the bond between those last two amino acids is catalyzed by the enzyme

hormone; small intestine

Cholecystokinin is a(n) _________ released by the _________.

pepsin.

Digestion of proteins is initiated by the enzyme

a bolus into chyme.

Gastric mixing changes

Parietal cells

Manufacturers of some medications used to treat heartburn advertise that their products shut down the acid-producing pumps in the stomach. Where are these "acid-producing pumps"? In other words, which type of gastric gland cell secretes acid?

submandibular

Most saliva is produced by the _________ gland.

small intestine.

Nucleic acids are digested within the

small intestine.

Secretin is a hormone that is secreted by the

Fossa

The __________ are considered the opening from the oral cavity to the oropharynx.

greater omentum

The accumulation of large amounts of adipose tissue in the __________ that extends from the inferolateral surface of the stomach can form what is commonly called a "beer belly".

pulp.

The central cavity of a tooth is filled with

low

The enzyme pepsin becomes active when pH is

CCK, gallbladder to release bile.

The presence of fatty chyme in the small intestine stimulates it to release _______, which causes the

papillae.

The projections on the superior surface of the tongue, some of which house taste buds, are the

Water and electrolyte absorption

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

Branches of the hepatic artery, hepatic portal vein, and hepatic duct

What structures compose a portal triad?

Cystic duct

Which duct transports bile to and from the gallbladder?

Gastrin

Which of the following is considered to be one of the primary digestive system hormones?

Duodenum - jejunum - ileum

Which of the following is the correct sequence of regions of the small intestine, from beginning to end?

Pharynx

Which organ is not considered an accessory digestive organ?

Pancreas

Which organ is retroperitoneal?

Falciform ligament

Which peritoneal fold attaches the liver to the anterior internal body wall?

Large intestine

Which region of the digestive tract moves material by peristalsis, haustral churning, and mass movement?

The esophagus

contains both smooth and skeletal muscle fibers.