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.   True
B.   False
Question #2
Pepsinogen is the precursor to the gastric enzyme for protein digestion and is secreted by the chief cells.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #3
The sheets of peritoneal membrane that hold the digestive tract in place are called ________.
A.   lamina propria
B.   mucosal lining
C.   mesenteries
D.   serosal lining
Question #4
The soft palate rises reflexively to open the nasopharynx when we swallow food.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #5
As food passes through the digestive tract, it becomes less complex and the nutrients are more readily available to the body.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #6
The dental formula for an adult is 2- 1- 2- 3. What does the 1 stand for?
A.   canine tooth
B.   premolar tooth
C.   incisor tooth
D.   molar tooth
Question #7
The main chemical activity of the stomach is to begin the digestion of proteins.
A.   False
B.   True
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.   mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, and serosa
B.   serosa, mucosa, submucosa, and muscularis externa
C.   muscularis externa, serosa, mucosa, and submucosa
D.   submucosa, serosa, muscularis externa, and mucosa
Question #9
The terminal portion of the small intestine is known as the ________.
A.   jejunum
B.   duodenum
C.   ileum
D.   pyloric sphincter
Question #10
The function of the hepatic portal circulation is to ________.
A.   distribute hormones
B.   At most one of the adults has high blood pressure.
C.   collect absorbed nutrients for metabolic processing or storage
D.   return glucose to the general circulation when blood sugar is low
E.   carry toxins to the venous system for disposal through the urinary tract
Question #11
Wavelike smooth muscle contractions that move foodstuffs through the alimentary tube.
A.   Digestion
B.   Peristalsis
C.   Hydrolysis
D.   Absorption
Question #12
Chemical or mechanical process of breaking down foodstuffs to substances that can be absorbed.
A.   Hydrolysis
B.   Absorption
C.   Digestion
D.   Peristalsis
Question #13
Enzymatic breakdown of any type of food molecule
A.   Peristalsis
B.   Hydrolysis
C.   Digestion
D.   Absorption
Question #14
Process by which the products of digestion pass through the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract into the blood or lymph.
A.   Absorption
B.   Hydrolysis
C.   Digestion
D.   Peristalsis
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.   submucosa
B.   mucosa
C.   muscularis externa
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.   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
C.   immediately after food enters the stomach, preparing the small intestine for the influx of a variety of nutrients
D.   when the meal is excessively high in acids and neutralization is required
Question #22
The ducts that deliver bile and pancreatic juice from the liver and pancreas, respectively, unite to form the ________.
A.   bile canaliculus
B.   pancreatic acini
C.   portal vein
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.   mucous neck cells
B.   zymogenic cells
C.   parietal cells
D.   enteroendocrine cells
Question #24
Choose the incorrect statement regarding bile.
A.   Bile is both an excretory product and a digestive secretion.
B.   Bile functions to emulsify fats.
C.   Bile functions to carry bilirubin formed from breakdown of worn-out RBCs.
D.   Bile contains enzymes for digestion.
Question #25
The capillaries that nourish the epithelium and absorb digested nutrients lie in the ________.
A.   adventitia
B.   serosa
C.   lamina propria
D.   muscularis mucosae
Question #26
Hydrochloric acid is secreted by which of the secretory cells of the stomach?
A.   mucous neck cells
B.   serous cells
C.   parietal cells
D.   chief cells
Question #27
Hepatocytes do not ________.
A.   detoxify
B.   store fat-soluble vitamins
C.   process nutrients
D.   produce digestive enzymes
Question #28
The pancreas has both an endocrine and an exocrine function.
A.   False
B.   True

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