Question 1

Which layer of the wall in the GI tract is composed of either areolar or dense irregular connective tissue and contains nerves,blood vessels,and lymph vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adventitia/serosa
B)  Submucosa
C)  Tunica muscularis
D)  Mucosa
E)  MyentericF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 2

Sympathetic innervation of the digestive system

Accepted Answer

A)  promotes digestive activity.
B)  vasoconstricts blood vessels to the GI tract.
C)  stimulates GI gland secretions.
D)  stimulates peristalsis.
E)  relaxes GI sphincters.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Which cranial nerves innervate the salivary glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  V and VII
B)  XI and XII
C)  VII and IX
D)  VI and IX
E)  V and XIF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Which is not found in the wall of the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goblet cells
B)  Simple columnar epithelium
C)  Lymphatic nodules
D)  Villi
E)  Intestinal glandsF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

The cystic duct and common bile duct unite to form the common hepatic duct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Where are the transverse palatine folds located?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soft palate
B)  Glossopalatine arch
C)  Hard palate
D)  Pharyngopalatine arch
E)  Labial frenulumF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Stenosis (constriction) of the hepatopancreatic ampulla would interfere with

Accepted Answer

A)  the transport of bile and pancreatic juice.
B)  the secretion of mucus.
C)  the passage of chyme into the small intestine.
D)  peristalsis.
E)  salivary gland secretion.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

-This figure shows an intestinal villus.What is the structure indicated by number 3?

Accepted Answer

A)  Submucosal gland
B)  Brunner gland
C)  Lymphatic nodule
D)  Plicae circulares
E)  Mucous glandF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

-This figure shows the stomach.What structure does number 3 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Esophagus
B)  Ilium
C)  Duodenum
D)  Jejunum
E)  Descending colonF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

The Peyer patches in the wall of the small intestine are

Accepted Answer

A)  nerve plexuses.
B)  clusters of lacteals.
C)  nodules of lymphatic tissue.
D)  extensive capillary beds.
E)  pools of venous blood.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Which structure is not derived from the foregut portion of the gut tube during development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Esophagus
B)  Jejunum
C)  Gallbladder
D)  Stomach
E)  PharynxF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Chewed food mixed with saliva is called a _____________,which is swallowed once mastication is complete.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chewed food mixed with saliva is called...

Question 13

With increasing age,the likelihood of developing GERD is increased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The secretions from gastric glands empty into gastric pits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Acinar cells are involved in the endocrine function of the pancreas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The sinusoids of the liver are lined by phagocytic Kupffer cells,also called ___________ cells.

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The answer of The sinusoids of the liver are lined...

Question 17

The _____________ is the region of the oral cavity between the gums and the cheeks or lips.

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The answer of The _____________ is the region of the...

Question 18

The gastrocolic reflex

Accepted Answer

A)  generally occurs two or three times per day.
B)  propels fecal material toward the rectum.
C)  usually occurs during or immediately after a meal.
D)  involves mass movements generated by the teniae coli.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

The stomach

Accepted Answer

A)  bears numerous folds called plicae circulares.
B)  secretes the hormone gastrin.
C)  is the site of all mechanical digestion.
D)  has two muscle layers in the tunica muscularis.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

The wall of the pharynx is formed by three muscle pairs: the superior,middle,and inferior pharyngeal _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The wall of the pharynx is formed...

Exam 26: Digestive System

The wall of the pharynx is formed by three muscle pairs: the superior,middle,and inferior pharyngeal _______________.

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Stenosis (constriction) of the hepatopancreatic ampulla would interfere with

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Acinar cells are involved in the endocrine function of the pancreas.

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The Peyer patches in the wall of the small intestine are

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The _____________ is the region of the oral cavity between the gums and the cheeks or lips.

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The sinusoids of the liver are lined by phagocytic Kupffer cells,also called ___________ cells.

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Where are the transverse palatine folds located?

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Chewed food mixed with saliva is called a _____________,which is swallowed once mastication is complete.

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-This figure shows an intestinal villus.What is the structure indicated by number 3?

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The secretions from gastric glands empty into gastric pits.

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Which layer of the wall in the GI tract is composed of either areolar or dense irregular connective tissue and contains nerves,blood vessels,and lymph vessels?

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-This figure shows the stomach.What structure does number 3 indicate?

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With increasing age,the likelihood of developing GERD is increased.

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Which is not found in the wall of the large intestine?

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The stomach

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Which structure is not derived from the foregut portion of the gut tube during development?

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The gastrocolic reflex

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Sympathetic innervation of the digestive system

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Which cranial nerves innervate the salivary glands?

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The cystic duct and common bile duct unite to form the common hepatic duct.

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