Question 1

After the splenic flexure, the colon becomes the

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A)   ascending colon.
B)   transverse colon.
C)   descending colon.
D)   sigmoid colon.
E)   rectum. C

Question 2

The main part of the stomach is called the

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A)   fundus.
B)   pylorus.
C)   cardia.
D)   body.
E)   all of the above

Question 3

Dave is under a lot of stress at his job and at home. He begins to feel discomfort and a burning sensation in his abdomen following a meal. After consulting a doctor, he finds that he has developed a duodenal ulcer. He does not understand how being nervous would cause the ulcer and asks you to explain. What would you tell Dave?

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Question 4

The ________ are pointed teeth that are adapted for tearing and shredding.

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A)   incisors
B)   bicuspids
C)   wisdom teeth
D)   cuspids
E)   molars D

Question 5

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label O: ________

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Question 6

The largest of the salivary glands is(are)  the

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A)   sublingual glands.
B)   submaxillary glands.
C)   parotid glands.
D)   pancreas.
E)   none of the above

Question 7

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label D: ________

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Question 8

The portion of the small intestine that is attached to the pylorus of the stomach is the

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A)   ileum.
B)   colon.
C)   cecum.
D)   jejunum.
E)   duodenum.

Question 9

Persons who have undergone a total gastrectomy can survive because the stomach's only absolutely vital function is

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A)   absorption of nutrients.
B)   secretion of amylase.
C)   secretion of intrinsic factor.
D)   digestion of proteins.
E)   water absorption.

Question 10

_________________________ helps to regulate the pH of pancreatic secretions.

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Bicarbonate

Question 11

Cholecystokinin from the intestinal wall is stimulated by the presence of

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A)   fats and protein in the duodenum.
B)   acid in the stomach.
C)   protein in the stomach.
D)   fats in the stomach.
E)   acid in the duodenum.

Question 12

Major regions of the large intestine include the

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A)   cecum, colon, and duodenum.
B)   duodenum, ileum, and jejunum.
C)   cecum, colon, and duodenum
D)   ascending colon, descending colon, and ileum.
E)   cecum, colon, and rectum.

Question 13

Gastrin is released by _________________________ cells.

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The answer of Gastrin is released by _________________________ cells....

Question 14

The salivary glands that produce secretions rich in salivary amylase are the

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A)   sublingual glands.
B)   submandibular glands.
C)   lingual glands.
D)   parotid glands.
E)   submaxillary glands.

Question 15

The ________ are teeth with flattened crowns and prominent ridges that are adapted for grinding.

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A)   molars
B)   cuspids
C)   eyeteeth
D)   canines
E)   bicuspids

Question 16

An intestinal hormone that stimulates the gall bladder to release bile is

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A)   enterokinase.
B)   secretin.
C)   cholecystokinin
D)   GIP.
E)   gastrin.

Question 17

Which of the following NEVER comes in physical contact with ingested food?

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A)   tongue
B)   esophageal wall
C)   HCl
D)   pancreatic wall
E)   small intestinal wall

Question 18

The first place in which chemical digestion takes place is the

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A)   oral cavity.
B)   esophagus.
C)   stomach.
D)   small intestine.
E)   large intestine.

Question 19

Ingestion refers to the

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A)   progressive dehydration of indigestible residue.
B)   input of food into the digestive tract.
C)   chemical breakdown of food.
D)   absorption of nutrients in the gut.
E)   mixing of nutrients with digestive enzymes.

Question 20

The _________________________ ligament marks the division between the left and right lobes of the liver.

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