Question 1

Which of these results from the breakdown of the lining of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)   Crohn's disease
B)   Gastritis
C)   Hiatal hernia
D)   Stomach ulcer
E)   ColitisF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The ____, which is the innermost layer of the alimentary canal wall, absorbs nutrients.

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A)   mucosa
B)   submucosa
C)   muscular layer
D)   serosa
E)   peritoneumF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

The layer of the alimentary canal just inferior to the mucosa that contains loose connective tissue, blood vessels, glands, and nerves is the ________.

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Question 4

The ____ is the main site of nutrient absorption.

Accepted Answer

A)   esophagus
B)   stomach
C)   small intestine
D)   large intestine
E)   rectumF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

The smallest of the salivary glands, located in the floor of the mouth beneath the tongue, are the ________ glands.

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The answer of The smallest of the salivary glands, located...

Question 6

The vitamin needed for absorption of calcium is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamin A
B)   Vitamin B6
C)   Vitamin C
D)   Vitamin D
E)   Vitamin KF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Letter D on the figure of the digestive system represents the ________.

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The answer of Letter D on the figure of the...

Question 8

The largest of the salivary glands, located beneath the skin just in front of the ears, are the ________ glands.

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The answer of The largest of the salivary glands, located...

Question 9

Letter I on the figure of the digestive system shows the ________.

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The answer of Letter I on the figure of the...

Question 10

Inflammation of the liver is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   diverticulitis
B)   gastritis
C)   hepatitis
D)   cirrhosis
E)   diverticulosisF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

What is the palate's main function?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assists in speech
B)   Destroys bacteria and viruses
C)   Separates the oral and nasal cavities
D)   Secretes saliva
E)   Prevents food from entering the nose during swallowingF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 12

In which of these conditions does the stomach lining become inflamed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Crohn's disease
B)   Diverticulitis
C)   GERD
D)   Gastritis
E)   CholelithiasisF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Mr. Beall is an elderly patient who has severe arthritis in both hands. When you ask how he manages the pain, he tells you about taking what seems like a large dose of acetaminophen. You will respond by

Accepted Answer

A)   asking if it relieved his symptoms.
B)   explaining that too much acetaminophen could damage his liver.
C)   telling him that it is a very safe drug and may be used liberally.
D)   telling him he should not take acetaminophen.
E)   suggesting that ibuprofen might work better.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

The ________ sphincter controls the movement of chyme from the ileum to the cecum, which is the beginning of the large intestine.

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The answer of The ________ sphincter controls the movement of...

Question 15

The back of the tongue contains two lumps of lymphatic tissue called ________ that destroy bacteria and viruses on the back of the tongue.

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The answer of The back of the tongue contains two...

Question 16

Which of these enzymes digests proteins in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Intestinal lipase
B)   Sucrase
C)   Nuclease
D)   Lactase
E)   PeptidaseF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Which of these vitamins is a fat-soluble vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamin C
B)   Vitamin E
C)   Vitamin B1
D)   Vitamin B6
E)   Vitamin B12F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

The ________ sphincter, also known as the esophageal sphincter, controls the movement of food into the stomach.

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The answer of The ________ sphincter, also known as the...

Question 19

_________ is a type of carbohydrate found in many vegetables that provides fiber or bulk for the large intestine.

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The answer of _________ is a type of carbohydrate found...

Question 20

Which vitamin is needed for production of DNA and red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   Niacin
B)   Vitamin B6
C)   Folic acid
D)   Vitamin C
E)   CyanocobalaminF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Exam 32: The Digestive System

Mr. Beall is an elderly patient who has severe arthritis in both hands. When you ask how he manages the pain, he tells you about taking what seems like a large dose of acetaminophen. You will respond by

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Letter I on the figure of the digestive system shows the ________.

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The largest of the salivary glands, located beneath the skin just in front of the ears, are the ________ glands.

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The ____ is the main site of nutrient absorption.

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What is the palate's main function?

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The ________ sphincter controls the movement of chyme from the ileum to the cecum, which is the beginning of the large intestine.

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_________ is a type of carbohydrate found in many vegetables that provides fiber or bulk for the large intestine.

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The vitamin needed for absorption of calcium is ____.

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Inflammation of the liver is ____.

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In which of these conditions does the stomach lining become inflamed?

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The layer of the alimentary canal just inferior to the mucosa that contains loose connective tissue, blood vessels, glands, and nerves is the ________.

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Letter D on the figure of the digestive system represents the ________.

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The ________ sphincter, also known as the esophageal sphincter, controls the movement of food into the stomach.

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Which vitamin is needed for production of DNA and red blood cells?

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The smallest of the salivary glands, located in the floor of the mouth beneath the tongue, are the ________ glands.

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Which of these results from the breakdown of the lining of the stomach?

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The back of the tongue contains two lumps of lymphatic tissue called ________ that destroy bacteria and viruses on the back of the tongue.

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Which of these enzymes digests proteins in the small intestine?

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The ____, which is the innermost layer of the alimentary canal wall, absorbs nutrients.

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Which of these vitamins is a fat-soluble vitamin?

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