Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology (Longenbaker), 8th Edition

Chapter 15: The Digestive System

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive system?
A)eliminate nondigestible wastes
B)eliminate nitrogenous wastes
C)ingest food
D)breakdown food to smaller, absorbable molecules
2
The uvula is a part of the
A)pharynx
B)larynx
C)palate
D)tongue
3
Identify the tissue type that forms the majority of the tongue.
A)Adipose tissue
B)Dense connective
C)Skeletal muscle
D)Smooth muscle
4
Identify the salivary gland that is located just anterior and inferior to the ears.
A)parotid
B)sublingual
C)submandibular
5
Saliva contains the enzyme
A)amylase
B)lipase
C)pepsin
D)peptidase
6
Which of the following is NOT a function of saliva?
A)moistens food
B)kills bacteria
C)removes microbes
D)begins digestion of protein
7
Define gingivitis.
A)Dry mouth
B)Inflammation of the gums
C)Loss of bone.
D)Tooth decay
8
How many teeth are in a full deciduous (baby teeth) set?
A)20
B)24
C)30
D)32
9
Identify the three sets of salivary gland.
A)Parotid, sublingual and submandibular gland
B)Parotid, sub-lingual and submaxillary glands
C)Sublingual, submandibular and submaxillary glands
D)Submandibular, submaxillary and zygomatic glands
10
Identify the two primary components of saliva.
A)Amylase and mucous
B)HCl and mucous
C)HCl and water
D)Mucous and water
11
Identify the function of amylase.
A)Activates pepsin.
B)Aids in the digestion of carbohydrates.
C)Aids in the digestion of lipids.
D)Aids in the digestion of proteins.
12
Identify the type of teeth that help tear food.
A)incisors
B)canines
C)premolars
D)molars
13
Which part of the pharynx is NOT part of the passageway for food?
A)nasopharynx
B)oropharynx
C)laryngopharynx
14
What structure closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing?
A)tongue
B)epiglottis
C)uvula
D)hard palate
15
The mixture of chewed food and saliva is the
A)bolus.
B)chyme
C)bile.
D)chyle.
16
Which structure covers the opening to the larynx during swallowing?
A)uvula
B)tonsil
C)hyoid
D)epiglottis
17
The rhythmic contractions of the alimentary canal that moves food forward is
A)mastication.
B)segmentation.
C)dilation.
D)peristalsis.
18
The inner tissue layer of the GI tract is the
A)serosa.
B)submucosa.
C)mucosa.
D)muscularis.
19
Identify the layers of the wall of the digestive tract from deepest to most superficial.
A)Mucosa, muscularis, serosa and submucosa
B)Mucosa, submucosa, muscularis and serosa
C)Serosa, mucosa, submucosa and muscularis
D)Muscularis, mucosa, submucosa and serosa
20
Throughout the majority of the digestive tract the muscularis consists of ____ layers of ______ muscle.
A)2; skeletal
B)2; smooth
C)3; skeletal
D)3; smooth
21
The folds in the mucosa of the stomach are called
A)sphincters.
B)rugae.
C)villi.
D)Payer's patches.
22
Identify the 4 regions of the stomach
A)body, cardiac, hepatic and pyloric
B)body, cardiac, fundic and pyloric
C)cardiac, fundic, gastric and pyloric
D)cardiac, fundic, gastric and hepatic
23
Identify stomach secretions.
A)Amylase, gastrin, intrinsic factor and pepsinogen
B)CCK, HCl, gastrin and intrinsic factor
C)CCK, gastrin, bicarbonate ion and pepsinogen
D)HCl, gastrin, intrinsic factor and pepsinogen
24
Which of the following gastric secretory cells is CORRECTLY matched with its secretion(s)?
A)chief cells -- gastrin
B)parietal cells -- hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor
C)enteroendocrine cells -- mucus and hormones
D)mucous cells -- pepsinogen and mucus
25
How long does food normally stay in the stomach?
A)2 to 6 hours
B)10 to 12 hours
C)1 to 2 hours
D)4 to 8 hours
26
The mixture of stomach secretions and food is called
A)bolus.
B)chyme.
C)bile.
D)lysozyme.
27
Identify the stomach secretion that activates pepsin, destroys bacteria and breaks down connective tissue ingested.
A)Gastrin
B)HCl
C)Intrinsic factor
D)Mucous
28
Identify the stomach secretion that binds to vitamin B12 and thus prevents the destruction of vitamin B12.
A)Gastrin
B)HCl
C)Intrinsic factor
D)Mucous
29
Identify the hormone secreted by the stomach that controls muscular contraction and secretions of the stomach.
A)Gastrin
B)HCl
C)Intrinsic factor
D)Mucous
30
The pyloric sphincter is between the:
A)esophagus and stomach
B)pharynx and esophagus
C)small intestine and large intesinte
D)stomach and duodenum
31
The serous membrane that covers the abdominal organs is the
A)jejunum.
B)parietal peritoneum.
C)visceral peritoneum.
D)lacteals.
32
List the regions of the small intestine in the correct order from first to last.
A)duodenum, ileum, jejunum
B)ileum, jejunum, duodenum
C)duodenum, jejunum, ileum
D)jejunum, duodenum, ileum
33
Which of the following is NOT a component of a villus?
A)brush border enzymes
B)lacteal
C)microvilli
D)rugae
34
A lacteal is a(n)
A)blood vessel
B)intestinal gland
C)lymph vessel
D)intestinal villus
35
Identify the structure that secretes cholecystokinin (CCK).
A)gall bladder
B)liver
C)small intestine
D)stomach
36
Where do the pancreatic enzymes function?
A)stomach
B)pancreas
C)duodenum of the small intestine
D)large intestine
37
What is the function of bile?
A)neutralize chyme
B)emulsify fats
C)absorb amino acids
D)regulate cholesterol levels
38
Bile is produced by the ______ and stored in the ______.
A)gall bladder, small intestine
B)gall bladder, gall bladder
C)liver, gall bladder
D)stomach, small intestine
39
A mixing, yet moving forward movement of the small intestines is called
A)peristalsis.
B)swallowing.
C)churning.
D)segmentation.
40
Gastrin, which is released by stomach cells, causes
A)pancreatic release of bicarbonate.
B)liver release of bile.
C)stomach release of gastric juices.
D)intestinal release of CCK.
41
Which of the following does NOT affect digestive tract functions?
A)smell and sight of food
B)filling the stomach
C)release of hormones
D)All of the above effect digestive functions.
42
Which of the following lists the sections of the large intestine in the correct sequence?
A)colon, cecum, rectum, anal canal
B)cecum, colon, anal canal, rectum
C)cecum, colon, rectum, anal canal
D)colon, cecum, anal canal, rectum
43
The acidic chyme of the stomach is neutralized in the small intestine by ______ that is produced by the ______.
A)bile; gall bladder
B)bile; liver
C)sodium bicarbonate; liver
D)sodium bicarbonate; pancreas
44
The network of nerves within the walls of the digestive tract that controls the movement and secretions of the digestive tract is the ______ nervous system.
A)central
B)digestive
C)enteric
D)gastric
45
Identify the three hormones secreted by the small intestine.
A)CCK, GIP and secretin
B)CCK, GIP and HCL
C)GIP, glucagon and insulin
D)GIP, insulin and secretin
46
You walk into a bakery and smell all of the wonderful smells of the breads and pastries. As a result, you become hungry and your stomach begins to "rumble". This is a result of the _____ of digestive regulation.
A)cephalic phase
B)gastric phase
C)intestinal phase
D)salivary phase
47
The hormone that stimulates hunger is ______ and the hormone that stimulates a feeling of fullness is ______.
A)CCK, insulin
B)ghrelin, GIP
C)ghrelin, leptin
D)leptin; CCK
48
Leptin and ghrelin are both hormones that affect the hunger and appetite. Both hormones act upon the:
A)adipose tissue
B)hypothalamus
C)liver
D)stomach
49
The appendix is attached to the
A)anal canal.
B)cecum.
C)colon.
D)ileum.
50
The last part of the colon is called the ________ colon.
A)ascending
B)descending
C)sigmoid
D)transverse
51
Identify all of the structures that comprise the large intestine.
A)appendix, cecum, colon and rectum
B)ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid colon
C)cecum, colon, duodenum and anal canal
D)cecum, colon, rectum and anal canal
52
A possible function of the appendix may be to:
A)digest carbohydrates
B)digest lipids
C)fight infection
D)store nutrients
53
The large intestine functions to
A)absorb nutrients.
B)absorb water.
C)absorb electrolytes.
D)B and C, but not A.
E)A, B, and C
54
What condition is characterized by the presence of sac-like pouches in the colon?
A)appendicitis
B)diverticulosis
C)defecation reflex
D)bulimia nervosa
55
Which of the following is NOT a normal function of the bacteria living in the large intestine?
A)breakdown some indigestible material
B)produce B-complex vitamins
C)produce vitamin K
D)cause disease and infection
56
Haustra, pouch like structures, are associated with the:
A)esophagus
B)large intestine
C)small intestine
D)stomach
57
Identify examples of accessory organs of the digestive system.
A)Esophagus, liver, pancreas and spleen
B)Gallbladder, liver, pancreas and salivary glands.
C)Gallbladder, liver, pancreas and spleen
D)Liver, pancreas, salivary glands and stomach
58
Identify components of pancreatic juice.
A)amylase, lipase, sodium bicarbonate and trypsin
B)amylase, insulin, pepsinogen, sodium bicarbonate
C)glucagon, insulin, pepsinogen and sodium bicarbonate
D)insulin, lipase, sodium bicarbonate and trypsin
59
Identify the pancreatic enzyme that is correctly matched with the nutrient it breaks down.
A)amylase -- protein
B)lipase -- fats (triglycerides)
C)trypsin -- nucleic acids
D)nuclease -- carbohydrates
60
Identify the pancreatic secretion that is important for neutralizing the acidic chyme from the stomach.
A)mucus
B)carboxypeptidase
C)bicarbonate
D)amylase
61
Both pepsin and trypsin primarily produce products called
A)amino acids.
B)maltose.
C)nucleotides.
D)peptides.
62
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
A)Detoxification of the blood.
B)Bile secretion.
C)Digestive enzyme production.
D)Storage of glucose as glycogen.
63
A yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes is
A)hepatitis.
B)jaundice.
C)cirrhosis
D)diverticulosis.
64
A liver disease in which fat invades the tissue, then hardens into scar tissue is
A)hepatitis.
B)jaundice.
C)cirrhosis.
D)diverticulosis.
65
What substance is needed by the digestive enzymes to chemically break down food?
A)acid
B)heat
C)mucus
D)water
66
The final products of the enzymatic digestion of carbohydrates (starch) are
A)amino acids
B)fatty acids
C)maltose
D)glucose
67
Carbohydrates (starches) are chemically broken down in the
A)mouth and stomach.
B)stomach and small intestine.
C)mouth and small intestine.
D)pancreas and stomach.
68
Identify the locations of protein digestion.
A)mouth and stomach
B)stomach and small intestine.
C)small intestine and mouth
D)pancreas and stomach
69
The final product(s) of protein digestion is/are
A)glucose.
B)amino acids.
C)fatty acids.
D)peptides.
70
Enzymes for carbohydrate digestion come from all of the following sources EXCEPT
A)gastric juices.
B)saliva.
C)intestinal brush border.
D)pancreatic juices.
71
Enzymes for protein digestion come from all of the following sources EXCEPT
A)gastric juices.
B)saliva.
C)intestinal brush border.
D)pancreatic juices.
72
Fats, such as triglycerides, are chemically broken down into
A)amino acids and glycerol.
B)alcohol and water.
C)fatty acids and glycerol.
D)nucleic and fatty acids.
73
Which of the following is the correct enzyme to break down lactose into glucose and galactose?
A)glucase
B)galactase
C)maltase
D)lactase
74
Which of the following digestion products are NOT absorbed directly into the blood for distribution to the body?
A)glucose
B)fatty acids
C)amino acids
D)nucleic acids
75
As a person ages, the liver
A)enlarges and needs more time to metabolize drugs and alcohol.
B)shrinks and needs less time to metabolize drugs and alcohol.
C)enlarges and needs less time to metabolize drugs and alcohol.
D)shrinks and needs more time to metabolize drugs and alcohol.
76
If our bodies are unable to produce some amino acids, nutritionists call them _____?
A)essential fatty acids
B)essential proteins
C)essential amino acids
D)incomplete sources
77
What are the water soluble vitamins?
A)A, K, C
B)A, C, B
C)A, D
D)C, B
78
Which vitamin is correctly matched with its role in the body?
A)Vitamin A -- needed to make red blood cells
B)Vitamin D -- needed to make clotting proteins
C)Vitamin K -- needed for vision
D)Vitamin C -- needed to form collagen
79
Which mineral is NOT correctly matched with its role in the body?
A)calcium -- needed for strong bones and teeth
B)iron -- needed to make hemoglobin
C)iodine -- needed to make thyroid hormone
D)sodium -- needed to prevent anemia
80
Which of the following is NOT a factor in obesity?
A)sedentary lifestyle
B)hormones
C)family eating habits
D)exercise
81
Eating to excess, then purging, describes which eating disorder?
A)bulimia nervosa
B)obesity
C)anorexia nervosa
82
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of anorexia nervosa?
A)menstruation in females ceases
B)starvation
C)low blood pressure
D)diarrhea
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