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

Chapter 15: The Digestive System

True or False Quiz

1
Chemical digestion of carbohydrates (starch) begins in the mouth.
A)True
B)False
2
The pharynx is a passageway for both food and air.
A)True
B)False
3
Swallowing is a totally involuntary process.
A)True
B)False
4
It is possible to breathe and swallow food at the same time.
A)True
B)False
5
Generally, there are two layers of smooth muscle found in the walls of the GI tract.
A)True
B)False
6
The stomach lies on the right side of the abdominal cavity.
A)True
B)False
7
Most stomach ulcers are caused by a viral infection.
A)True
B)False
8
The pyloric sphincter controls the movement of chyme into the large intestine.
A)True
B)False
9
All food substances are completely digested in the stomach.
A)True
B)False
10
The small intestine is so named because of its short length.
A)True
B)False
11
The longest section of the small intestine is the duodenum.
A)True
B)False
12
Digested fats are absorbed by the lacteals into the lymphatic system.
A)True
B)False
13
Diarrhea occurs when the nondigestible foods move too quickly through the colon which does not allow water to be reabsorbed.
A)True
B)False
14
The pancreas is a dual organ, producing both digestive enzymes and hormones.
A)True
B)False
15
A vaccine is available for hepatitis C.
A)True
B)False
16
The gall bladder produces bile.
A)True
B)False
17
Protein-digesting enzymes are all secreted in active form.
A)True
B)False
18
Hydrolytic enzymes break down substances by the introduction of HCl(aq) at specific bonds.
A)True
B)False
19
The body's immediate energy source is fat.
A)True
B)False
20
A, D, E, and K are the fat soluble vitamins.
A)True
B)False
21
Vitamins are vital to body functions but are needed only in very small amounts.
A)True
B)False
22
Obesity is defined as a body weight 30% or more above the ideal weight for a person's height.
A)True
B)False
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