Question 1

Which of the following cells secretes hydrochloric acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mucous cells
B)  Parietal cells
C)  Chief cells
D)  Serosa cells
E)  Chyme cells

Question 2

Brunner's glands

Accepted Answer

A)  Secrete an acidic mucus
B)  Secrete an alkaline juice
C)  Secrete an alkaline mucus
D)  Secrete an acidic juice
E)  Secrete a pH neutral juice

Question 3

What is line I pointing to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greater curvature
B)  Lesser curvature
C)  Body
D)  Fundus
E)  Cardia

Question 4

Which portion of the peritoneum attaches the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greater omentum
B)  Falciform ligament
C)  Lesser omentum
D)  Mesentery
E)  Mesocolon

Question 5

What is line A pointing to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lumen
B)  MALT
C)  Mucosa
D)  Submucosa
E)  Muscularis

Question 6

Which layer is composed of areolar connective tissue and epithelium?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  D
E)  none of these

Question 7

Which structure has an opening called the apical foramen?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  F
C)  G
D)  H
E)  I

Question 8

Describe the structural characteristics of the small intestine that enhance its function as the major absorber of nutrients.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which of following processes is the primary function of the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ingestion
B)  Secretion
C)  Mixing and propulsion
D)  Absorption
E)  None of these choices

Question 10

The capability of the GI tract to move material along its length is called
1) Motility
2) Propulsion
3) Digestion
4) Defecation

Accepted Answer

A)  1 only
B)  2 only
C)  3 only
D)  4 only
E)  Both 1 and 2

Question 11

The secretion of gastric juice,strengthening of contractions of the lower esophageal sphincter,increased motility of the stomach and relaxation of the pyloric sphincter are stimulated by which hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  cholecystokinin
B)  gastrin
C)  enterogastrone
D)  secretin
E)  ghrelin

Question 12

Which hormone functions to counteract the effect of gastric acid in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pepsin
B)  Secretin
C)  Gastrin
D)  Cholecystokinin
E)  Amylase

Question 13

Name the layer labeled D

Accepted Answer

A)  Submucosa
B)  Serosa
C)  Longitudinal muscle
D)  Mucosa
E)  Circular muscle

Question 14

Name the layer labeled B

Accepted Answer

A)  Submucosa
B)  Serosa
C)  Longitudinal muscle
D)  Mucosa
E)  Circular muscle

Question 15

The enzyme,produced in the organ labeled D,that leads to the production of both glucose and galactose as products is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  lactase
B)  pancreatic lipase
C)  sucrase
D)  pepsin
E)  nucleases

Question 16

Which of the following small intestine cells secretes lysozyme?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goblet cells
B)  Absorptive cells
C)  Mucosa cells
D)  Paneth cells
E)  S cells

Question 17

The substance that helps bacteria stick to teeth is

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose
B)  sucrose
C)  fructose
D)  galactose
E)  dextran

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a change in the digestive system associated with aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased secretory mechanisms
B)  Decreased motility of the digestive organs
C)  Loss of strength and tone of the muscular tissue
D)  Changes in neurosensory feedback regarding enzyme and hormone release
E)  All of these are age related changes in the digestive system.

Question 19

Name the structure labeled G

Accepted Answer

A)  Parietal cell
B)  Gastric glands
C)  Gastric pit
D)  Chief cell
E)  Simple columnar epithelium

Question 20

If an individual complains of bloating,gas,cramps,and diarrhea following the eating of a banana split,they are MOST LIKELY suffering from… (Choose the best answer. )

Accepted Answer

A)  food poisoning
B)  a bacterial infection of the intestines
C)  lactose intolerance
D)  excess sucrose intake
E)  a gastrointestinal virus

Exam 24: The Digestive System

If an individual complains of bloating,gas,cramps,and diarrhea following the eating of a banana split,they are MOST LIKELY suffering from… (Choose the best answer. )

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Which hormone functions to counteract the effect of gastric acid in the small intestine?

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The substance that helps bacteria stick to teeth is

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Which of the following cells secretes hydrochloric acid?

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What is line A pointing to?

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Which of the following is NOT a change in the digestive system associated with aging?

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The capability of the GI tract to move material along its length is called 1) Motility 2) Propulsion 3) Digestion 4) Defecation

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Name the layer labeled D

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Which of following processes is the primary function of the mouth?

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Name the layer labeled B

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Which of the following small intestine cells secretes lysozyme?

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The enzyme,produced in the organ labeled D,that leads to the production of both glucose and galactose as products is called:

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Which structure has an opening called the apical foramen?

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The secretion of gastric juice,strengthening of contractions of the lower esophageal sphincter,increased motility of the stomach and relaxation of the pyloric sphincter are stimulated by which hormone?

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Name the structure labeled G

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Describe the structural characteristics of the small intestine that enhance its function as the major absorber of nutrients.

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Which layer is composed of areolar connective tissue and epithelium?

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What is line I pointing to?

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Brunner's glands

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Which portion of the peritoneum attaches the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and diaphragm?

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