Biology 2060 - Anatomy and Physiology II » Summer 2021 » Digestive System Quiz

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Question #1
Kupffer cells are found in the liver and are responsible for removing bacteria and worn- out cells.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #2
Pepsinogen is the precursor to the gastric enzyme for protein digestion and is secreted by the chief cells.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #3
The sheets of peritoneal membrane that hold the digestive tract in place are called ________.
A.   lamina propria
B.   mesenteries
C.   mucosal lining
D.   serosal lining
Question #4
The soft palate rises reflexively to open the nasopharynx when we swallow food.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #5
As food passes through the digestive tract, it becomes less complex and the nutrients are more readily available to the body.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #6
The dental formula for an adult is 2- 1- 2- 3. What does the 1 stand for?
A.   premolar tooth
B.   molar tooth
C.   incisor tooth
D.   canine tooth
Question #7
The main chemical activity of the stomach is to begin the digestion of proteins.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #8
From the esophagus to the anal canal, the walls of every organ of the alimentary canal are made up of the same four basic layers. Arrange them in order from the lumen.
A.   muscularis externa, serosa, mucosa, and submucosa
B.   serosa, mucosa, submucosa, and muscularis externa
C.   mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, and serosa
D.   submucosa, serosa, muscularis externa, and mucosa
Question #9
The terminal portion of the small intestine is known as the ________.
A.   jejunum
B.   ileum
C.   pyloric sphincter
D.   duodenum
Question #10
The function of the hepatic portal circulation is to ________.
A.   carry toxins to the venous system for disposal through the urinary tract
B.   return glucose to the general circulation when blood sugar is low
C.   At most one of the adults has high blood pressure.
D.   distribute hormones
E.   collect absorbed nutrients for metabolic processing or storage
Question #11
Wavelike smooth muscle contractions that move foodstuffs through the alimentary tube.
A.   Hydrolysis
B.   Digestion
C.   Peristalsis
D.   Absorption
Question #12
Chemical or mechanical process of breaking down foodstuffs to substances that can be absorbed.
A.   Digestion
B.   Peristalsis
C.   Absorption
D.   Hydrolysis
Question #13
Enzymatic breakdown of any type of food molecule
A.   Absorption
B.   Peristalsis
C.   Digestion
D.   Hydrolysis
Question #14
Process by which the products of digestion pass through the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract into the blood or lymph.
A.   Digestion
B.   Peristalsis
C.   Absorption
D.   Hydrolysis
Question #15
The digestive function of the gall bladder is to produce bile.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #16
The layer of the digestive tube that contains blood vessels, lymphatic nodes, and a rich supply of elastic fibers is the ________.
A.   muscularis externa
B.   submucosa
C.   mucosa
D.   serosa
Question #17
Some of the microbes that often invade other organs of the body are rarely found in the stomach. The reason for this is the presence of HCl.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #18
The major stimulus for production of intestinal juice is distention or irritation of the intestinal mucosa by hypertonic or acidic chyme.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #19
Another term for swallowing is deglutition.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #20
Most nutrients are absorbed through the mucosa of the intestinal villi by facilitated diffusion/ secondary active transport.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #21
There are three phases of gastric secretion. The cephalic phase occurs ________.
A.   before food enters the stomach and is triggered by aroma, sight, or thought
B.   immediately after food enters the stomach, preparing the small intestine for the influx of a variety of nutrients
C.   when the meal is excessively high in acids and neutralization is required
D.   at the end of a large meal, and the juices secreted are powerful and remain in the GI tract for a long period of time
Question #22
The ducts that deliver bile and pancreatic juice from the liver and pancreas, respectively, unite to form the ________.
A.   portal vein
B.   bile canaliculus
C.   pancreatic acini
D.   hepatopancreatic ampulla
Question #23
Gastrin, histamine, endorphins, serotonin, cholecystokinin, and somatostatin are hormones or paracrines that are released directly into the lamina propria. Which of the following cell types synthesize and secrete these products?
A.   zymogenic cells
B.   enteroendocrine cells
C.   mucous neck cells
D.   parietal cells
Question #24
Choose the incorrect statement regarding bile.
A.   Bile contains enzymes for digestion.
B.   Bile is both an excretory product and a digestive secretion.
C.   Bile functions to emulsify fats.
D.   Bile functions to carry bilirubin formed from breakdown of worn-out RBCs.
Question #25
The capillaries that nourish the epithelium and absorb digested nutrients lie in the ________.
A.   serosa
B.   adventitia
C.   lamina propria
D.   muscularis mucosae
Question #26
Hydrochloric acid is secreted by which of the secretory cells of the stomach?
A.   parietal cells
B.   chief cells
C.   serous cells
D.   mucous neck cells
Question #27
Hepatocytes do not ________.
A.   detoxify
B.   process nutrients
C.   store fat-soluble vitamins
D.   produce digestive enzymes
Question #28
The pancreas has both an endocrine and an exocrine function.
A.   True
B.   False

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