anatomy chapter 14: digestive system
Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
A - Correct answer-The mouth (oral cavity) is indicated by letter __________.
J - Correct answer-The large intestine is indicated by letter __________.
O - Correct answer-The salivary glands are indicated by letter __________
F - Correct answer-The small intestine is indicated by letter __________
D - Correct answer-The liver is indicated by letter __________
B - Correct answer-The tongue is indicated by letter __________
M - Correct answer-The stomach is indicated by letter __________
C - Correct answer-The esophagus is indicated by letter _________
I - Correct answer-The rectum is indicated by letter __________
K - Correct answer-The spleen is indicated by letter __________
N - Correct answer-The pharynx is indicated by letter __________
G - Correct answer-The anus is indicated by letter __________
,H - Correct answer-The appendix is indicated by letter __________
L - Correct answer-The pancreas is indicated by letter __________
E - Correct answer-The gallbladder is indicated by letter __________
The process of physically and chemically breaking food particles down is referred
to as __________. - Correct answer-digestion
The innermost layer of the alimentary canal is referred to as the __________ -
Correct answer-mucousa
The upper, expanded part of the stomach lateral to the cardiac region is called the
__________. - Correct answer-fundus
Large wrinkle-like folds in the stomach lining, present when the stomach is empty,
that allow for expansion when the stomach is filling are called __________. -
Correct answer-rugae
The shortest region of the small intestine is the __________. - Correct answer-
duodenum
The fingerlike projections of the small intestine increase the surface area and are
known as __________. - Correct answer-villi
Bile is formed by the __________. - Correct answer-liver
,The rich capillary bed and modified lymphatic capillary found within each villus is
called a __________. - Correct answer-lacteal
Cells abundant within the large intestine that produce large amounts of lubricating
mucus to aid in the passage of feces to the end of the digestive tract are called
__________. - Correct answer-goblet cells
The process of chewing is known as __________. - Correct answer-mastication
The number of baby teeth a child has is __________. - Correct answer-20
The material on the outermost surface of the root that attaches a tooth to the
periodontal membrane (ligament) is called __________. - Correct answer-cement
The enzyme produced by the salivary glands used in the breakdown of starches is
__________. - Correct answer-amylase
Segmentation is a type of mechanical digestion that occurs only in the
__________. - Correct answer-small intestine
When digestion is not occurring in the small intestine, bile is stored in the
__________. - Correct answer-gallbladder
The process of eliminating indigestible residues from the GI tract is called
__________. - Correct answer-defecation
, Two hormones that promote the release of bile and pancreatic juice into the small
intestine are __________. - Correct answer-secretin and cholecystokinin or CCK
The hormone responsible for promoting the release of pepsinogens, mucus, and
hydrochloric acid in the stomach is called __________. - Correct answer-gastrin
Two items absorbed through the stomach walls are __________ and __________. -
Correct answer-alcohol; asprin
Hydrochloric acid is necessary in the stomach for the conversion of pepsinogen
into its active protein-digesting form called __________. - Correct answer-pepsin
The chemical responsible for about half of protein digestion and all of fat digestion
is __________. - Correct answer-pancreatic juice
When feces are forced into the rectum by mass movements and the wall of the
rectum becomes stretched, the __________ is initiated. - Correct answer-
defecation reflex
The energy value of foods is measured in units called __________. - Correct
answer-kilocalories; kcal
The minor nutrients consist of __________. - Correct answer-vitamins, minerals
A chemical reaction in which substances are broken down into simpler substances
is referred to as __________. - Correct answer-catabolism
Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
A - Correct answer-The mouth (oral cavity) is indicated by letter __________.
J - Correct answer-The large intestine is indicated by letter __________.
O - Correct answer-The salivary glands are indicated by letter __________
F - Correct answer-The small intestine is indicated by letter __________
D - Correct answer-The liver is indicated by letter __________
B - Correct answer-The tongue is indicated by letter __________
M - Correct answer-The stomach is indicated by letter __________
C - Correct answer-The esophagus is indicated by letter _________
I - Correct answer-The rectum is indicated by letter __________
K - Correct answer-The spleen is indicated by letter __________
N - Correct answer-The pharynx is indicated by letter __________
G - Correct answer-The anus is indicated by letter __________
,H - Correct answer-The appendix is indicated by letter __________
L - Correct answer-The pancreas is indicated by letter __________
E - Correct answer-The gallbladder is indicated by letter __________
The process of physically and chemically breaking food particles down is referred
to as __________. - Correct answer-digestion
The innermost layer of the alimentary canal is referred to as the __________ -
Correct answer-mucousa
The upper, expanded part of the stomach lateral to the cardiac region is called the
__________. - Correct answer-fundus
Large wrinkle-like folds in the stomach lining, present when the stomach is empty,
that allow for expansion when the stomach is filling are called __________. -
Correct answer-rugae
The shortest region of the small intestine is the __________. - Correct answer-
duodenum
The fingerlike projections of the small intestine increase the surface area and are
known as __________. - Correct answer-villi
Bile is formed by the __________. - Correct answer-liver
,The rich capillary bed and modified lymphatic capillary found within each villus is
called a __________. - Correct answer-lacteal
Cells abundant within the large intestine that produce large amounts of lubricating
mucus to aid in the passage of feces to the end of the digestive tract are called
__________. - Correct answer-goblet cells
The process of chewing is known as __________. - Correct answer-mastication
The number of baby teeth a child has is __________. - Correct answer-20
The material on the outermost surface of the root that attaches a tooth to the
periodontal membrane (ligament) is called __________. - Correct answer-cement
The enzyme produced by the salivary glands used in the breakdown of starches is
__________. - Correct answer-amylase
Segmentation is a type of mechanical digestion that occurs only in the
__________. - Correct answer-small intestine
When digestion is not occurring in the small intestine, bile is stored in the
__________. - Correct answer-gallbladder
The process of eliminating indigestible residues from the GI tract is called
__________. - Correct answer-defecation
, Two hormones that promote the release of bile and pancreatic juice into the small
intestine are __________. - Correct answer-secretin and cholecystokinin or CCK
The hormone responsible for promoting the release of pepsinogens, mucus, and
hydrochloric acid in the stomach is called __________. - Correct answer-gastrin
Two items absorbed through the stomach walls are __________ and __________. -
Correct answer-alcohol; asprin
Hydrochloric acid is necessary in the stomach for the conversion of pepsinogen
into its active protein-digesting form called __________. - Correct answer-pepsin
The chemical responsible for about half of protein digestion and all of fat digestion
is __________. - Correct answer-pancreatic juice
When feces are forced into the rectum by mass movements and the wall of the
rectum becomes stretched, the __________ is initiated. - Correct answer-
defecation reflex
The energy value of foods is measured in units called __________. - Correct
answer-kilocalories; kcal
The minor nutrients consist of __________. - Correct answer-vitamins, minerals
A chemical reaction in which substances are broken down into simpler substances
is referred to as __________. - Correct answer-catabolism
