DH 209 CH. 3-5 EXAM 65 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
Name the body parts that comprise the alimentary canal: - CORRECT ANSWER oral
cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine
parts of small intestine - CORRECT ANSWER duodenum, jujenum, ileum
parts of large intestine - CORRECT ANSWER cecum, colon, rectum
Involuntary waves of contraction that follow the entire length of alimentary tract
are called: - CORRECT ANSWER peristalsis
Food choices are influenced by 3 sensory perceptions: - CORRECT ANSWER sight,
smell, taste(gustatory)
Receptors for the sense of taste are called____ - CORRECT ANSWER taste buds
loss of smell can result in a condition that limits the capacity to detect flavor of
food and beverages called_____ - CORRECT ANSWER anosmia
persistent, abnormal distortion of taste, including sweet, sour, bitter, salty, or
metallic - CORRECT ANSWER dysgeusia
name the accessory organs of the digestive system - CORRECT ANSWER salivary
glands, liver, gall bladder, pancreas
, The process by which large molecules are split into smaller ones that are water
soluble is called ____ - CORRECT ANSWER hydrolysis
An adverse condition resulting from medical treatment is called____(ex. tissue
trauma from instrument) - CORRECT ANSWER iatrogenic
A poor appetite that can occur for many reasons, including loss of taste acuity
from medications is called_____ - CORRECT ANSWER anorexia
functions of saliva - CORRECT ANSWER lubricate, prevent plaque accumulation,
remove debris and microorganisms, antibacterial actions, facilitate taste,
neutralize, dilute and buffer acids, promote ease of speech, and remineralize
is the enzyme that facilitates starch digestion - CORRECT ANSWER salivary amylase
the crushing and grinding into smaller pieces for digestion is known as____ -
CORRECT ANSWER mastication
loss of even one molar tooth can decrease___ ____, or how well a patient can
prepare their food for swallowing. - CORRECT ANSWER masticatory efficiency
The swallowed mass of food is known as a ___. - CORRECT ANSWER bolus
The ____ ___ ___ is made up of a group of strong fibers located just above the
stomach. - CORRECT ANSWER LES (lower esophageal sphincter)
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
Name the body parts that comprise the alimentary canal: - CORRECT ANSWER oral
cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine
parts of small intestine - CORRECT ANSWER duodenum, jujenum, ileum
parts of large intestine - CORRECT ANSWER cecum, colon, rectum
Involuntary waves of contraction that follow the entire length of alimentary tract
are called: - CORRECT ANSWER peristalsis
Food choices are influenced by 3 sensory perceptions: - CORRECT ANSWER sight,
smell, taste(gustatory)
Receptors for the sense of taste are called____ - CORRECT ANSWER taste buds
loss of smell can result in a condition that limits the capacity to detect flavor of
food and beverages called_____ - CORRECT ANSWER anosmia
persistent, abnormal distortion of taste, including sweet, sour, bitter, salty, or
metallic - CORRECT ANSWER dysgeusia
name the accessory organs of the digestive system - CORRECT ANSWER salivary
glands, liver, gall bladder, pancreas
, The process by which large molecules are split into smaller ones that are water
soluble is called ____ - CORRECT ANSWER hydrolysis
An adverse condition resulting from medical treatment is called____(ex. tissue
trauma from instrument) - CORRECT ANSWER iatrogenic
A poor appetite that can occur for many reasons, including loss of taste acuity
from medications is called_____ - CORRECT ANSWER anorexia
functions of saliva - CORRECT ANSWER lubricate, prevent plaque accumulation,
remove debris and microorganisms, antibacterial actions, facilitate taste,
neutralize, dilute and buffer acids, promote ease of speech, and remineralize
is the enzyme that facilitates starch digestion - CORRECT ANSWER salivary amylase
the crushing and grinding into smaller pieces for digestion is known as____ -
CORRECT ANSWER mastication
loss of even one molar tooth can decrease___ ____, or how well a patient can
prepare their food for swallowing. - CORRECT ANSWER masticatory efficiency
The swallowed mass of food is known as a ___. - CORRECT ANSWER bolus
The ____ ___ ___ is made up of a group of strong fibers located just above the
stomach. - CORRECT ANSWER LES (lower esophageal sphincter)
