Question 1

An X-rays series of the bile ducts is called a

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A)  cholangiogram.
B)  cholecystogram.
C)  cholecystectomy.
D)  cholelithiasis.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Functions of the liver include

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A)  maintaining blood glucose concentration.
B)  formation of urea.
C)  secretion of bile.
D)  all of the above.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Acute pancreatitis is often caused by the conversion of

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A)  trypsin to trypsinogen.
B)  trypsinogen to trypsin.
C)  pepsin to pepsinogen.
D)  pepsinogen to pepsin.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Pancreatic acinar cells secrete pancreatic juice.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The teeth that are best adapted for biting off hunks of food are the

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A)  incisors.
B)  canines.
C)  bicuspids.
D)  molars.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Feces are about ____ percent water.

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A)  25
B)  33
C)  50
D)  75E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The disorder of the large intestine producing a "cobblestone" effect within the tissues of the colon is

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A)  colorectal cancer.
B)  hemorrhoids.
C)  Crohn's disease.
D)  ulcerative colitis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Activities of the digestive system generally increase when it is stimulated by

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A)  sympathetic impulses.
B)  parasympathetic impulses.
C)  sensory impulses.
D)  somatic impulses.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

The mechanical breakup of food particles in the mouth is called

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A)  mastication.
B)  salivation.
C)  peristalsis.
D)  absorption.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Chylomicrons transport dietary fats to ___________ through the blood.

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A)  bones and cartilage
B)  neurons and neuroglia
C)  the liver and gallbladder
D)  muscle and adipose cellsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The alimentary canal extends,in its entirety,from

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A)  the mouth to the large intestine.
B)  the stomach to the small intestine.
C)  the liver to the gallbladder.
D)  the mouth to the anus.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Heartburn is usually caused by the effects of gastric juice on the

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A)  heart.
B)  esophagus.
C)  stomach.
D)  small intestine.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The functions of saliva include

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A)  moistening,binding and building up food particles;beginning chemical digestion of carbohydrates;and cleansing the esophagus.
B)  moistening,binding and dissolving food particles;beginning chemical digestion of proteins;and cleansing the esophagus.
C)  moistening,binding and building up food particles;beginning mechanical digestion of fats;and cleansing the teeth and mouth.
D)  moistening,binding and dissolving food particles;beginning chemical digestion of carbohydrates;and cleansing the teeth and mouth.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The parotid gland differs from the submandibular and sublingual glands in that it secretes a clear fluid that is rich in amylase.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Secretion of cholecystokinin from the intestinal wall is stimulated by

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A)  protein in the stomach.
B)  protein in the small intestine.
C)  fat in the stomach.
D)  protein and fat in the small intestine.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The _________ reflex regulates the rate at which chyme leaves the stomach.

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The answer of The _________ reflex regulates the rate at...

Question 17

One of the functions of the large intestine is to

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A)  secrete digestive enzymes.
B)  absorb ingested water.
C)  regulate the release of bile.
D)  break down hemoglobin.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which constituent of bile has a digestive function?

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A)  Bile salts
B)  Bile pigments
C)  Cholesterol
D)  ElectrolytesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

It is good that Emily does not remember being a newborn,because she was miserable,vomiting frequently.An X-ray revealed hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.The problem in Emily's digestive system,before surgery helped her,was

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A)  an extra stomach.
B)  overgrowth of muscle that blocked the passageway from the stomach to the small intestine.
C)  absence of the pyloris.
D)  a peptic ulcer.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Tanisha has abdominal pains.Medical tests reveal that she can digest nutrients,but the nutrients are not taken in by the intestinal blood supply.She likely has

Accepted Answer

A)  malnutrition.
B)  malabsorption.
C)  constipation.
D)  food allergy.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 17: Digestive System

Secretion of cholecystokinin from the intestinal wall is stimulated by

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It is good that Emily does not remember being a newborn,because she was miserable,vomiting frequently.An X-ray revealed hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.The problem in Emily's digestive system,before surgery helped her,was

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Activities of the digestive system generally increase when it is stimulated by

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The mechanical breakup of food particles in the mouth is called

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Pancreatic acinar cells secrete pancreatic juice.

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An X-rays series of the bile ducts is called a

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Tanisha has abdominal pains.Medical tests reveal that she can digest nutrients,but the nutrients are not taken in by the intestinal blood supply.She likely has

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The teeth that are best adapted for biting off hunks of food are the

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Functions of the liver include

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Which constituent of bile has a digestive function?

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The disorder of the large intestine producing a "cobblestone" effect within the tissues of the colon is

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Acute pancreatitis is often caused by the conversion of

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The functions of saliva include

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The _________ reflex regulates the rate at which chyme leaves the stomach.

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Chylomicrons transport dietary fats to ___________ through the blood.

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The alimentary canal extends,in its entirety,from

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Feces are about ____ percent water.

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One of the functions of the large intestine is to

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The parotid gland differs from the submandibular and sublingual glands in that it secretes a clear fluid that is rich in amylase.

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Heartburn is usually caused by the effects of gastric juice on the

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