Question 1

The cells that protect the lining of the stomach are the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   mucous cells
B)   chief cells
C)   parietal cells
D)   acinar cells
E)   serous cellsF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of these is an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Crohn's disease
B)   Diverticulitis
C)   Gastritis
D)   Hepatitis
E)   GERDF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Larry is a 47-year-old patient who reports several episodes of diarrhea. While taking his history, you discover that his favorite foods are sushi, beef, cabbage, broccoli, and new potatoes. He exercises four times a week at a local gym, when diarrhea does not prevent it. What would you review with him to try to prevent diarrhea in the future?

Accepted Answer

A)   Activity level
B)   Fluid intake patterns
C)   Food handling practices
D)   Duration of his symptoms
E)   Personal cleanlinessF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

When a patient has diverticula (abnormal dilations or pouches in the intestinal wall) that are not inflamed, the condition is known as ________.

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Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Branches of the hepatic ________ carry blood from the digestive organs to the hepatic lobules.

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Question 7

Which statement describes the jejunum?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is directly attached to the large intestine.
B)   It forms the majority of the small intestine.
C)   It is the beginning of the small intestine.
D)   It is C-shaped and short.
E)   It passes food on to the duodenum.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

The ________ colon is the portion of the large intestine that runs up the right side of the abdominal cavity.

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Question 9

The condition in which distended veins in the rectum or anus become irritated is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hemorrhoids
B)   diverticulitis
C)   gastritis
D)   hiatal hernia
E)   colitisF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 10

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

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Question 11

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

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Question 12

The salivary glands located in the floor of the mouth just inside the surface of the mandible are the ________ glands.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which layer of the wall of the alimentary canal contracts to move materials through the canal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mucosa
B)   Submucosa
C)   Muscular layer
D)   Serosa
E)   PeritoneumF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

A(n) ________ develops when an organ pushes through a wall that contains it.

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Question 15

The ________ sphincter controls the movement of substances from the pylorus of the stomach into the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

In which of these is food mixed with bile and pancreatic juice?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stomach
B)   Small intestine
C)   Large intestine
D)   Rectum
E)   LiverF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

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

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Question 18

Letter J on the figure of the digestive system indicates the ________.

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Exam 33: The Digestive System

Letter J on the figure of the digestive system indicates the ________.

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Which statement describes the jejunum?

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

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Branches of the hepatic ________ carry blood from the digestive organs to the hepatic lobules.

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The cells that protect the lining of the stomach are 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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In which of these is food mixed with bile and pancreatic juice?

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The salivary glands located in the floor of the mouth just inside the surface of the mandible are the ________ glands.

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The condition in which distended veins in the rectum or anus become irritated is ____.

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When a patient has diverticula (abnormal dilations or pouches in the intestinal wall) that are not inflamed, the condition is known as ________.

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Which of these is an autoimmune disease?

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The ________ sphincter controls the movement of substances from the pylorus of the stomach into the small intestine.

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

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A(n) ________ develops when an organ pushes through a wall that contains it.

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The ________ colon is the portion of the large intestine that runs up the right side of the abdominal cavity.

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Which layer of the wall of the alimentary canal contracts to move materials through the canal?

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Letter J on the figure of the digestive system indicates the ________.

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Which statement describes the jejunum?

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

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Branches of the hepatic ________ carry blood from the digestive organs to the hepatic lobules.

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The cells that protect the lining of the stomach are 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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In which of these is food mixed with bile and pancreatic juice?

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The salivary glands located in the floor of the mouth just inside the surface of the mandible are the ________ glands.

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The condition in which distended veins in the rectum or anus become irritated is ____.

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When a patient has diverticula (abnormal dilations or pouches in the intestinal wall) that are not inflamed, the condition is known as ________.

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Which of these is an autoimmune disease?

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The ________ sphincter controls the movement of substances from the pylorus of the stomach into the small intestine.

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

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A(n) ________ develops when an organ pushes through a wall that contains it.

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The ________ colon is the portion of the large intestine that runs up the right side of the abdominal cavity.

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Which layer of the wall of the alimentary canal contracts to move materials through the canal?

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