Question 1

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 D)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

The palate's main function is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   assist in speech
B)   destroy bacteria and viruses
C)   separate the oral and nasal cavities
D)   secrete saliva
E)   prevent food from entering the nose during swallowingF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Excess glucose is stored in the liver and skeletal muscle cells as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Excess glucose is stored in the liver...

Question 4

Which cells of the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and the intrinsic factor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Acinar cells
B)   Mucous cells
C)   Chief cells
D)   Parietal cells
E)   Serous cellsF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following vitamins is needed for protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A(n) ________ illness is one for which the cause is unknown.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ illness is one for which...

Question 7

The simple sugars, monosaccharides and ________, are obtained from sweet foods and fruits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The simple sugars, monosaccharides and ________, are...

Question 8

Found in many vegetables, ________ provides fiber or bulk for the large intestine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Found in many vegetables, ________ provides fiber...

Question 9

Mass movements of the large intestine trigger the ________ reflex, which allows anal sphincters to relax and feces to move through the anus in the process of elimination.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mass movements of the large intestine trigger...

Question 10

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

Question 11

The epiglottis ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   helps propel food to the esophagus
B)   secretes digestive enzymes
C)   contains vocal cords
D)   covers the airway
E)   separates the nasal and oral cavitiesF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Bile leaves the liver through the ________ duct and merges with the cystic duct from the gallbladder to form the common bile duct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bile leaves the liver through the ________...

Question 13

The vitamin needed for production of collagen and absorption of iron is ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The ascending colon becomes the ________ colon as it crosses the abdominal cavity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ascending colon becomes the ________ colon...

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The inflammation of the appendix is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The inflammation of the appendix is called...

Question 17

The enzymes secreted by the small intestine that digest proteins are ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The enzymes secreted by the small intestine...

Question 18

Which of the following causes the stomach to rise up through the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A)   Crohn's disease
B)   Diverticulitis
C)   Hiatal hernia
D)   Stomach ulcer
E)   Inguinal herniaF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

The lining of the small intestine contains cells that have ________, which increase the surface area of the small intestine so that it can absorb many nutrients.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The lining of the small intestine contains...

Question 20

Which of these vitamins is not water-soluble?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 33: The Digestive System

Mass movements of the large intestine trigger the ________ reflex, which allows anal sphincters to relax and feces to move through the anus in the process of elimination.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The lining of the small intestine contains cells that have ________, which increase the surface area of the small intestine so that it can absorb many nutrients.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The ascending colon becomes the ________ colon as it crosses the abdominal cavity.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

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

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of these vitamins is not water-soluble?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Found in many vegetables, ________ provides fiber or bulk for the large intestine.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A(n) ________ illness is one for which the cause is unknown.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The vitamin needed for production of collagen and absorption of iron is ____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following causes the stomach to rise up through the diaphragm?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The palate's main function is to ____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The epiglottis ____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

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

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following vitamins is needed for protein synthesis?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of these vitamins is a fat-soluble vitamin?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which cells of the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and the intrinsic factor?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The inflammation of the appendix is called ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The simple sugars, monosaccharides and ________, are obtained from sweet foods and fruits.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Bile leaves the liver through the ________ duct and merges with the cystic duct from the gallbladder to form the common bile duct.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Excess glucose is stored in the liver and skeletal muscle cells as ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The enzymes secreted by the small intestine that digest proteins are ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified