Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology - Digestive System & Metabolism Study Guide

Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 13e (Marieb) 2026/2027
update Chapter 14 The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

14.1 Multiple Choice Part I Questions




Using Figure 14.1, identify the following:

1) The mouth (oral cavity) is indicated by .
A) Label C
B) Label D
C) Label E
D) Label B
E) Label A
ANSWER:
E Page Ref:
461
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,2) The large intestine is indicated by .
A) Label J
B) Label L
C) Label K
D) Label M
E) Label N
ANSWER:
A Page Ref:
461
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3) The salivary glands are indicated by .
A) Label J
B) Label L
C) Label M
D) Label N E) Label O
ANSWER: E
Page Ref: 461
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4) The small intestine is indicated by .
A) Label H
B) Label J
C) Label D
D) Label F
E) Label G
ANSWER:
D Page Ref:
461
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5) The liver is indicated by .
A) Label F
B) Label D
C) Label E
D) Label G
E) Label L
ANSWER:
B Page Ref:
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6) The tongue is indicated by .
A) Label F
B) Label D
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,C) Label B




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, D) Label A
E) Label C
ANSWER:
C Page Ref:
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7) The stomach is indicated by .
A) Label K
B) Label M
C) Label L
D) Label O E) Label N
ANSWER: B
Page Ref: 461
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8) The esophagus is indicated by .
A) Label C
B) Label D
C) Label E
D) Label A
E) Label G
ANSWER:
A Page Ref:
461
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9) The rectum is indicated by .
A) Label O
B) Label N
C) Label K
D) Label I
E) Label J
ANSWER:
D Page Ref:
461
Bloom's: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding 10) The location of food mastication is indicated by
.
A) Label B
B) Label A
C) Label C
D) Label D
E) Label F
ANSWER:
B
Page Ref: 461, 463
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