Bio 224A Digestive quiz

Question 1

The primary site for nutrients absorption occurs in the

Answer 1

small intestine

Question 2

The region of the stomach closest (adjacent) to the esophagus and the gastroesophageal sphincter is the

Answer 2

cardia

Question 3

Which of the following statements is correct for the digestive system?

-the small intestine functions in nutrient digestion and absorption

-the large intestine functions include water and electrolytes absorption

-all of the listed answers are correct

-the stomach functions in mechanical and chemical digestion

Answer 3

All of the listed are correct

Question 4

The final products of carbohydrate digestion are _________.

Answer 4

monosaccharides

Question 5

After leaving the stomach, chyme enters the

Answer 5

duodenum

Question 6

Which of the following statements is most correct for the gallbladder?

Answer 6

It stores bile

Question 7

Bile is synthesized and secreted by the

Answer 7

hepatic cells

Question 8

What are the three phases of the swallowing process?

Answer 8

Voluntary, pharyngeal, and esophageal

Question 9

All of the following functions are associated with the liver EXCEPT

Answer 9

lipid digestion and absorption

Question 10

Which of the following digestive enzymes is contained in saliva?

Answer 10

Amylase