Question 1

An abscessed tooth may cause enlargement of the superior cervical lymph nodes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the substance secreted by the chief cells of the gastric glands?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pepsinogen
B)   Hydrochloric acid
C)   Mucus
D)   GastrinE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is the part of the stomach that connects with the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Body
B)   Pyloric
C)   Cardiac
D)   FundusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

What organ produces bile?

Accepted Answer

A)   liver
B)   small intestine
C)   pancreas
D)   stomachE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following does not occur during the gastric phase of gastric secretion?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gastrin begins to be secreted by the lower part of the stomach.
B)   Hydrochloric acid and pepsin secretion is stimulated in the upper and middle parts of the stomach.
C)   Tactile sensation of food in the mouth sends nervous impulses to the medulla oblongata.
D)   all of the choices are correct
E)   none of the choices are correctF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

Hydrochloric acid is secreted in the

Accepted Answer

A)   esophagus.
B)   stomach.
C)   small intestine.
D)   large intestine.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following inhibits the secretion of the gastric glands?

Accepted Answer

A)   duodenum pH of less than two
B)   lipids in the stomach
C)   gastrin
D)   duodenum pH of less than two AND lipids in the stomach
E)   duodenum pH of less than two AND gastrinF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Involuntary muscle contractions which move a bolus through the gastrointestinal tract are called

Accepted Answer

A)   mastication.
B)   peristalsis.
C)   defecation.
D)   chime.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is the tunica of the digestive tract that has blood vessels, nerves and small glands?

Accepted Answer

A)   Muscularis
B)   Serosa or adventitia
C)   Submucosa
D)   MucosaE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Defecation reflexes are stimulated by the presence of feces in the rectum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which is a change in the digestive system associated with aging?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decreased mucin secretion
B)   Thinning of the tunica muscularis
C)   Decreased enzyme secretion
D)   Decreased replacement of epithelial cells
E)   All choices are correctF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a part of digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)   Absorb water, electrolytes and other nutrients
B)   Eliminate undigested food through the anus
C)   Ingest food
D)   All of these are involved in digestionE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Mass movements of the colon propel its contents toward the rectum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Distention of the stomach activates a direct stimulatory effect on the gastric glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following are the three layers of the tooth?

Accepted Answer

A)   Enamel, bone, root canal
B)   Enamel, dentin, pulp
C)   Bone, dentin, root canal
D)   Bone, dentin, pulpE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 16: Digestive System

What is the substance secreted by the chief cells of the gastric glands?

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Which is a change in the digestive system associated with aging?

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Which of the following is the tunica of the digestive tract that has blood vessels, nerves and small glands?

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Which of the following is the part of the stomach that connects with the small intestine?

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An abscessed tooth may cause enlargement of the superior cervical lymph nodes.

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Mass movements of the colon propel its contents toward the rectum.

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Involuntary muscle contractions which move a bolus through the gastrointestinal tract are called

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Which of the following does not occur during the gastric phase of gastric secretion?

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Defecation reflexes are stimulated by the presence of feces in the rectum.

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Which of the following are the three layers of the tooth?

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What organ produces bile?

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Distention of the stomach activates a direct stimulatory effect on the gastric glands.

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Hydrochloric acid is secreted in the

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Which of the following is NOT a part of digestion?

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Which of the following inhibits the secretion of the gastric glands?

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Exam 16: Digestive System

What is the substance secreted by the chief cells of the gastric glands?

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Which is a change in the digestive system associated with aging?

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Which of the following is the tunica of the digestive tract that has blood vessels, nerves and small glands?

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Which of the following is the part of the stomach that connects with the small intestine?

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An abscessed tooth may cause enlargement of the superior cervical lymph nodes.

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Mass movements of the colon propel its contents toward the rectum.

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Involuntary muscle contractions which move a bolus through the gastrointestinal tract are called

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Which of the following does not occur during the gastric phase of gastric secretion?

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Defecation reflexes are stimulated by the presence of feces in the rectum.

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Which of the following are the three layers of the tooth?

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What organ produces bile?

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Distention of the stomach activates a direct stimulatory effect on the gastric glands.

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Hydrochloric acid is secreted in the

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Which of the following is NOT a part of digestion?

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Which of the following inhibits the secretion of the gastric glands?

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