Question 1

Bile would flow directly from the

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A)   gallbladder into the hepatic duct.
B)   hepatic ducts into the common hepatic duct.
C)   bile canaliculus into the cystic duct.
D)   common bile duct into the gallbladder.
E)   cystic duct into the hepatic ducts.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

What is ascites?

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A)   The excess accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
B)   The increased absorption of water from the chyme in the colon
C)   The increased secretion of digestive enzymes due to nervous stimulation
D)   The rapid elimination of feces due to toxin productionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The pancreatic islets ________.

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A)   are found in the wall of the stomach
B)   excrete mucus
C)   produce digestive enzymes
D)   are exocrine glands
E)   are endocrine glandsF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct order for the phases of deglutition?

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A)   Pharyngeal, voluntary, esophageal
B)   Esophageal, pharyngeal, voluntary
C)   Voluntary, pharyngeal, esophageal
D)   Voluntary, esophageal, pharyngealE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Match the secretion with the correct cell type.
-Mucus

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A)  Endocrine cells
B)  Hepatocyte
C)  Parietal cells
D)  Acinar cells
E)  Goblet cellsF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is a function of the hepatocytes?

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A)   Produce digestive enzymes
B)   Synthesize hormones
C)   Produce hydrochloric acid
D)   Synthesize bile
E)   Regulate pHF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

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

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A)  Salivary glands
B)  Stomach
C)  Liver
D)  Small intestine
E)  PancreasF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

What is the function of interstitial cells of the myenteric plexus?

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A)   Chemoreceptors that detect the chemical composition of food
B)   Production of mucus for lubrication and protection
C)   Pacemaker cells that promote rhythmic contractions of the smooth muscle
D)   Release of enzymes for chemical digestionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Match the mesentery or membrane with its appropriate description.
-Visceral peritoneum

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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) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

What are the two major neurotransmitters of the enteric nervous system?

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A)   Epinephrine and serotonin
B)   Epinephrine and norepinephrine
C)   Acetylcholine and epinephrine
D)   Norepinephrine and acetylcholineE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Oliver received a blow to the left side of his head, just anterior to his ear. Which of the following digestive structures was likely affected?

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A)   Parotid salivary gland
B)   Submandibular salivary gland
C)   Pharynx
D)   Sublingual salivary glandE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The role of acetylcholine in the digestive tract is to ________, while the role of norepinephrine is to ________.

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A)   stimulate; stimulate
B)   stimulate; inhibit
C)   inhibit; inhibit
D)   inhibit; stimulateE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a muscle of mastication?

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A)   Temporalis
B)   Masseter
C)   Medial and lateral pterygoids
D)   BuccinatorE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

George has to have his gallbladder removed. His friend told him he can no longer eat fats because he will no longer produce bile. Is this an accurate description of George's future diet?

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A)   No; the gallbladder only stores the bile that is produced by the liver.
B)   No; bile is involved in protein digestion only.
C)   Yes; the gallbladder is the organ that produces bile.
D)   Yes; bile must first be stored in the gallbladder before it is functional.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Hepatocytes

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A)   phagocytize cells.
B)   form phospholipids and hydroxylate vitamin D.
C)   convert ammonia to urea.
D)   remove sugar from the blood and store it as glycogen.
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Without a properly functioning large intestine a person will have chronic diarrhea.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The movement of food through the digestive is ________.

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A)   segmentation
B)   propulsion
C)   mixing
D)   masticationE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

A man had a gunshot wound in his abdomen. The bullet passed through his anterior body and lodged inside the transverse colon. Which layers did the bullet pass through to arrive at the location?
(1)  Parietal peritoneum
(2)  Visceral peritoneum

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2
B)   1, 2, 1, 2
C)   1, 2, 2, 1
D)   1, 2, 2, 2
E)   2, 1, 1, 1F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following apply to the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Secretions from the liver and pancreas enter this organ.
B)   Segmentation contractions occur in this organ.
C)   Both digestion and absorption occur in this organ.
D)   Mixing and propulsion of chyme.
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following are effects of aging on the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Blood supply decreases
B)   More likely to develop ulcerations and cancers
C)   Enamel on teeth becomes thinner
D)   All of the choices are correct.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 24: Digestive System

What is the function of interstitial cells of the myenteric plexus?

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The movement of food through the digestive is ________.

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Which of the following apply to the small intestine?

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Which of the following is the correct order for the phases of deglutition?

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What is ascites?

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George has to have his gallbladder removed. His friend told him he can no longer eat fats because he will no longer produce bile. Is this an accurate description of George's future diet?

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The pancreatic islets ________.

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Which of the following is a function of the hepatocytes?

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Bile would flow directly from the

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Which of the following are effects of aging on the digestive system?

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Hepatocytes

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The role of acetylcholine in the digestive tract is to ________, while the role of norepinephrine is to ________.

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Which of the following is NOT a muscle of mastication?

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

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Oliver received a blow to the left side of his head, just anterior to his ear. Which of the following digestive structures was likely affected?

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Match the mesentery or membrane with its appropriate description. -Visceral peritoneum

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A man had a gunshot wound in his abdomen. The bullet passed through his anterior body and lodged inside the transverse colon. Which layers did the bullet pass through to arrive at the location? (1) Parietal peritoneum (2) Visceral peritoneum

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Match the secretion with the correct cell type. -Mucus

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Without a properly functioning large intestine a person will have chronic diarrhea.

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What are the two major neurotransmitters of the enteric nervous system?

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