Question 1

When Sheree opened the abdominal cavity of her preserved frog,it seemed to be filled with a dark brown organ.This is the

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A)   liver.
B)   pancreas.
C)   gallbladder.
D)   stomach.
E)   large intestine.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is not found in/on the tongue?

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A)   muscle
B)   dentin
C)   taste buds
D)   mucous membrane
E)   sensory receptorsF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 3

The broad band of loose connective tissue beneath the mucosa that contains blood vessels,lymph,and nerves is called the

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A)   mucosa.
B)   submucosa.
C)   muscularis.
D)   serosa.
E)   diverticulum.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

What is the major function of the colon?

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A)   digestion/absorption
B)   form feces
C)   churning foodstuffs
D)   passageway only
E)   eliminate ironF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is not associated with the stomach?

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A)   alcohol absorption
B)   gastric glands
C)   rugae
D)   duodenum
E)   pepsinF) B) and E)
G) D) and E) D

Question 6

Why is bile a yellowish-greenish color?

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A)   It contains pancreatic juices.
B)   It contains bilirubin.
C)   It contains biliverdin.
D)   It contains chlorophyll.
E)   It contains cholesterol.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

A serious genetic disorder known as hemochromatosis is often called the rusty organ disease and affects nearly 1.5 million Americans.The disorder causes increased absorption of intestinal iron.Which organ is responsible for iron homeostasis?

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A)   brain
B)   lungs
C)   liver
D)   gallbladder
E)   spleenF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Which of the enzyme-substrate pairings is incorrect?

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A)   Nuclease-DNA
B)   Lipase-fat
C)   Pepsin-protein
D)   Amylase-starch
E)   Trypsin-carbohydratesF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is necessary for strong bones and teeth,nerve conduction,muscle contraction,and blood clotting?

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A)   calcium
B)   iron
C)   magnesium
D)   sodium
E)   sulfurF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is not a function of the digestive system?

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A)   to ingest food
B)   to digest food into small nutrients so that the molecules that can pass through membranes
C)   to absorb nutrient molecules
D)   to eliminate indigestible remains
E)   to protect against pathogensF) B) and D)
G) All of the above E

Question 11

What enzyme initiates the process of starch digestion in the mouth?

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A)   salivary lipase
B)   salivary protease
C)   salivary sucrase
D)   salivary amylase
E)   salivary lactaseF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Mr.Staub was rushed to the hospital because he had intense pain in his chest.After running tests on Mr.Staub it was determined that it was not suffering from a heart attack but from

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A)   diverticulitis.
B)   gastroesophageal reflux disease.
C)   gingivitis.
D)   peridontitis.
E)   inflammatory bowel syndrome.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

The glottis closes off the larynx so the bolus of food enters the esophagus and not the trachea.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The major portions of the large intestine include

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A)   the duodenum, cecum, and rectum.
B)   the jejunum, colon, and anus.
C)   the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus.
D)   the colon, duodenum, cecum, and rectum.
E)   the colon, anus, duodenum, and jejunum.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Smooth muscles in the stomach are capable of mechanical digestion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not associated with the small intestine?

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A)   many villi
B)   gastric pits
C)   brush border enzymes
D)   lacteals
E)   bile and lipaseF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) B

Question 17

There is a hormone produced by the stomach that feeds back and acts on the stomach.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If your appendix bursts it may lead to a life threatening condition called

Accepted Answer

A)   peritonitis.
B)   diverticulitis.
C)   rickets.
D)   osteoporosis.
E)   cirrhosis.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Small growths arising from the epithelial lining of the colon are called

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A)   cysts.
B)   villi.
C)   polyps.
D)   lacteals.
E)   wheals.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

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A)   It secretes bile through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blood.
B)   It secretes insulin through the pancreatic duct and bile into the blood.
C)   It secretes secretin through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blood.
D)   It secretes pancreatic juice through the pancreatic duct and insulin into the blood.
E)   It secretes insulin through the pancreatic duct and secretin into the blood.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Exam 8: Digestive System and Nutrition

When Sheree opened the abdominal cavity of her preserved frog,it seemed to be filled with a dark brown organ.This is the

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Which of the following is not found in/on the tongue?

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The broad band of loose connective tissue beneath the mucosa that contains blood vessels,lymph,and nerves is called the

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What is the major function of the colon?

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Which of the following is not associated with the stomach?

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Why is bile a yellowish-greenish color?

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A serious genetic disorder known as hemochromatosis is often called the rusty organ disease and affects nearly 1.5 million Americans.The disorder causes increased absorption of intestinal iron.Which organ is responsible for iron homeostasis?

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Which of the enzyme-substrate pairings is incorrect?

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Which of the following is necessary for strong bones and teeth,nerve conduction,muscle contraction,and blood clotting?

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Which of the following is not a function of the digestive system?

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What enzyme initiates the process of starch digestion in the mouth?

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Mr.Staub was rushed to the hospital because he had intense pain in his chest.After running tests on Mr.Staub it was determined that it was not suffering from a heart attack but from

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The glottis closes off the larynx so the bolus of food enters the esophagus and not the trachea.

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The major portions of the large intestine include

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Smooth muscles in the stomach are capable of mechanical digestion.

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Which of the following is not associated with the small intestine?

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There is a hormone produced by the stomach that feeds back and acts on the stomach.

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If your appendix bursts it may lead to a life threatening condition called

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Small growths arising from the epithelial lining of the colon are called

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Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

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