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 theA) 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 enzymeA) 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 theA) 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 isA) mastication. B) segmentation. C) dilation. D) peristalsis. 18 The inner tissue layer of the GI tract is theA) 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 calledA) sphincters. B) rugae. C) villi. D) Payer's patches. 22 Identify the 4 regions of the stomachA) 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 calledA) 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 theA) 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 calledA) peristalsis. B) swallowing. C) churning. D) segmentation. 40 Gastrin, which is released by stomach cells, causesA) 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 theA) 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 toA) 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 calledA) 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 isA) hepatitis. B) jaundice. C) cirrhosis D) diverticulosis. 64 A liver disease in which fat invades the tissue, then hardens into scar tissue isA) 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) areA) amino acids B) fatty acids C) maltose D) glucose 67 Carbohydrates (starches) are chemically broken down in theA) 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/areA) glucose. B) amino acids. C) fatty acids. D) peptides. 70 Enzymes for carbohydrate digestion come from all of the following sources EXCEPTA) gastric juices. B) saliva. C) intestinal brush border. D) pancreatic juices. 71 Enzymes for protein digestion come from all of the following sources EXCEPTA) gastric juices. B) saliva. C) intestinal brush border. D) pancreatic juices. 72 Fats, such as triglycerides, are chemically broken down intoA) 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 liverA) 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