This document contains 20 multiple choice questions and 10 true/false questions about the digestive system. The questions cover topics like the largest salivary gland, number of deciduous teeth, portions of the stomach, secretions of parietal cells, subdivisions of the small intestine, histology of the large intestine, hormones that stimulate bile release, accessory organs, and locations of digestion. It provides an assessment of knowledge about the major organs and functions of the digestive system.
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This document contains 20 multiple choice questions and 10 true/false questions about the digestive system. The questions cover topics like the largest salivary gland, number of deciduous teeth, portions of the stomach, secretions of parietal cells, subdivisions of the small intestine, histology of the large intestine, hormones that stimulate bile release, accessory organs, and locations of digestion. It provides an assessment of knowledge about the major organs and functions of the digestive system.
This document contains 20 multiple choice questions and 10 true/false questions about the digestive system. The questions cover topics like the largest salivary gland, number of deciduous teeth, portions of the stomach, secretions of parietal cells, subdivisions of the small intestine, histology of the large intestine, hormones that stimulate bile release, accessory organs, and locations of digestion. It provides an assessment of knowledge about the major organs and functions of the digestive system.
This document contains 20 multiple choice questions and 10 true/false questions about the digestive system. The questions cover topics like the largest salivary gland, number of deciduous teeth, portions of the stomach, secretions of parietal cells, subdivisions of the small intestine, histology of the large intestine, hormones that stimulate bile release, accessory organs, and locations of digestion. It provides an assessment of knowledge about the major organs and functions of the digestive system.
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Chapter 19 The Digestive System
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The largest salivary gland is which of the following?
A. Parotid B. Submandibular C. Sublingual D. Pharyngeal 2. How many deciduous teeth are usually present? A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 32 3. Which portion of the stomach opens into the duodenum? A. Cardia B. Body C. Pyloric canal D. Fundus 4. Parietal cells secrete hydrochloric acid and ________. A. Intrinsic factor B. Pepsin C. Gastrin D. Pepsinogen 5. The ________ is the region of the stomach, which extends to the entrance to the duodenum and whose muscular sphincter regulates the passage of materials into the duodenum. A. Antrum B. Pylorus C. Body D. Cardia 6. The longest portion of the small intestine is the ________. A. Duodenum B. Jejunum C. Ileum D. Colon 7. Which of the following increases the surface area for digestion and absorption in the mucosa of the small intestine? A. Teniae coli B. Rugae C. Omenta D. Microvilli 8. The majority of nutrient absorption occurs in which subdivision of the small intestine? A. Ileum B. Duodenum C. Cardia D. Jejunum 9. Which subdivision of the small intestine is connected to the pylorus? A. Duodenum B. Jejunum C. Body D. Ileum 10. Intestinal glands contain ________ cells which are responsible for the production of several intestinal hormones. A. Enteroendocrine B. Chief C. Oxyntic D. Parietal 11. Which statement regarding the histology of the large intestine is TRUE? A. The wall of the large intestine is thicker than that of the small intestine. B. The large intestine lacks villi. C. There are fewer goblet cells in the large intestine compared to the small intestine. D. There is no longitudinal muscle layer present. 12. Bile ejection from the gallbladder occurs under stimulation of the hormone ________, which is released into the bloodstream at the duodenum when chyme arrives containing large amounts of lipids and partially digested proteins. A. Gastrin B. Cholecystokinin C. Secretin D. Intrinsic factor 13. Problems caused by reduced bile secretion may include ________. A. Constipation B. Appendicitis C. A reduced ability to digest lipids D. Decreased protein digestion in the jejunum 14. Which of the following are functions of the gallbladder? A. Secretion of cholecystokinin B. Secretion of gastrin C. Storage and modification of bile D. Breakdown of erythrocytes 15. The accessory pancreatic duct empties into which structure? A. Stomach B. Jejunum C. Cecum D. Duodenum 16. Which of the following is an accessory digestive organ? A. Pharynx B. Esophagus C. Large intestine D. Pancreas 17. Which of the following organs that mechanical digestion occurs? A. Stomach B. Small intestine C. Esophagus D. Mouth 18. Regarding the boundaries of the oral cavity which one is not TRUE? A. Tongue anteriorly B. Cheeks laterally C. Palate superiorly D. Fauces of oropharynx posteriorly 19. Which of the following is the first part of large intestine? A. Cecum B. Colon C. Appendix D. Rectum 20. Which of the following organs produces bile? A. Liver B. Gallbladder C. Pancreas D. Spleen
True or False Questions
1. The deciduous teeth first appear by the age of 2 years A. True B. False 2. Wisdom tooth is out of the 32 permanent teeth A. True B. False 3. Enamel is the strongest substance in our body A. True B. False 4. Pyloric sphincter prevents stomach acid from entering esophagus A. True B. False 5. Absorption of water and electrolytes occurs in large intestine A. True B. False 6. The liver is the largest gland in the body A. True B. False 7. Endocrine part of pancreas is ductless and produces hormones that regulate blood sugar. A. True B. False 8. The inferior third of the esophageal muscularis mucosae consists of only smooth muscle A. True B. False 9. Parietal cells secrete pepsinogen and hydrochloric acid A. True B. False 10. Fundus is a region of stomach that is superior to the gastroesophageal junction A. True B. False