Question 1

Trypsin can activate

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A)   pepsinogen.
B)   chymotrypsinogen.
C)   angiotensinogen.
D)   endopeptidase.
E)   lipase.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

Match the organ with the function.
-stomach

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A)  produces bile
B)  stores and concentrates bile
C)  primary site of chemical digestion
D)  produces intrinsic factor
E)  bacterial decompositionF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

The tongue

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A)   secretes saliva.
B)   plays a major role in swallowing.
C)   contains a lot of connective and lymphatic tissues.
D)   is attached to the hard palate.
E)   functions in deglutition apnea.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

What is the role of serotonin in the digestive tract?

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A)   decreased nausea
B)   stimulates motility
C)   hormone release
D)   inhibits motilityE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Where does bile enter the duodenum?

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A)   cystic duct
B)   hepatopancreatic ampulla
C)   hepatic duct
D)   duodenal ampullaE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Match the enzyme with the products of its digestive activity.
-pancreatic amylase

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose and galactose
B)  amino acids
C)  fatty acids and glycerol
D)  maltose and isomaltose
E)  polysaccharides and disaccharidesF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following might happen if a person begins laughing while swallowing a liquid?

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A)   laryngeal constriction forcing liquid through the pharynx
B)   relaxation of the soft palate allowing liquid to enter the nasal cavity
C)   the tongue might be swallowed
D)   nothing - swallowing will be normal
E)   peristalsis will not beginF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Match the enzyme or hormone with the organ that produces it.
-trypsin

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A)  salivary glands
B)  stomach
C)  liver
D)  small intestine
E)  pancreasF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Enterokinase

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A)   is a hormone.
B)   triggers the release of bile from the gallbladder.
C)   activates trypsinogen.
D)   increases duodenal motility.
E)   digests proteins.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 10

The movement of food through the digestive tract is

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A)   segmentation.
B)   propulsion.
C)   mixing.
D)   mastication.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Arrange the following structures in order from the small intestine to the rectum. (1)  ascending colon
(2)  descending colon
(3)  sigmoid colon
(4)  transverse colon

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A)   1, 2, 3, 4
B)   1, 4, 2, 3
C)   2, 3, 1, 4
D)   2, 4, 1, 3
E)   1, 4, 3, 2F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Damage to the liver would hamper digestion of

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A)   carbohydrates.
B)   lipids.
C)   proteins.
D)   disaccharides.
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Match the disorder with the best description.
-diarrhea

Accepted Answer

A)  inflammation of the liver
B)  watery feces
C)  bad breath
D)  enlargement or inflammation of the vein of the anal canal
E)  chronic acid in the esophagusF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Match the mesenteries or membranes with its appropriate description.
-lesser omentum

Accepted Answer

A)  mesentery of the small intestine
B)  serous membrane that covers organs
C)  attaches the liver to the diaphragm
D)  connects lesser curvature of stomach to the liver
E)  mesentery of the colonF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following does NOT illustrate digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)   polysaccharides  →\rightarrow→  disaccharides
B)   fat →\rightarrow→  fatty acids and glycerol
C)   CO2 and H2O →\rightarrow→ carbohydrates
D)   protein  →\rightarrow→  amino acids
E)   disaccharides  →\rightarrow→  monosaccharides F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

-The diagram illustrates an absorptive structure in the duodenum. What does "A" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   microvilli
B)   epithelial cell
C)   capillary
D)   lacteal
E)   villusF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Match the cell type with its function.
-hepatocytes

Accepted Answer

A)  produce hormones
B)  produce mucus
C)  may protect intestinal epithelium
D)  synthesize bile
E)  produce digestive enzymesF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

Monosaccharides

Accepted Answer

A)   are emulsified before absorption.
B)   are absorbed into lacteals.
C)   use a symport process in their absorption.
D)   need vitamin C to be absorbed.
E)   can not be absorbed.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Match the organ with the appropriate function.
-duodenal glands

Accepted Answer

A)  secretion of saliva
B)  manipulation of food
C)  swallowing
D)  storage of bile
E)  protection of small intestinal wallF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Match the mesenteries or membranes with its appropriate description.
-coronary ligament

Accepted Answer

A)  mesentery of the small intestine
B)  serous membrane that covers organs
C)  attaches the liver to the diaphragm
D)  connects lesser curvature of stomach to the liver
E)  mesentery of the colonF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 24: Digestive System

Trypsin can activate

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Arrange the following structures in order from the small intestine to the rectum. (1) ascending colon (2) descending colon (3) sigmoid colon (4) transverse colon

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Which of the following might happen if a person begins laughing while swallowing a liquid?

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Where does bile enter the duodenum?

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Match the organ with the appropriate function. -duodenal glands

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Enterokinase

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Match the disorder with the best description. -diarrhea

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Damage to the liver would hamper digestion of

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Which of the following does NOT illustrate digestion?

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Match the cell type with its function. -hepatocytes

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Match the mesenteries or membranes with its appropriate description. -coronary ligament

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Monosaccharides

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The tongue

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-The diagram illustrates an absorptive structure in the duodenum. What does "A" represent?

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Match the enzyme with the products of its digestive activity. -pancreatic amylase

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What is the role of serotonin in the digestive tract?

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Match the organ with the function. -stomach

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Match the enzyme or hormone with the organ that produces it. -trypsin

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The movement of food through the digestive tract is

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Match the mesenteries or membranes with its appropriate description. -lesser omentum

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