Digestive

Question 1

Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes?

Answer 1

THE TEETH

Located in the sockets of the al solar processes of the mandible and maxillae.

Question 2

The portion of the stomach surrounding the lower esophageal sphincter is called the:

Answer 2

CARDIA

Question 3

Name the area where the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty.

Answer 3

AMPULLA OF VATER

Question 4

What is the primary function of the gall bladder?

Answer 4

STORE BILE

Question 5

The villi, micro villi, and the plicates circulares are:

Answer 5

Structures that increase surface absorption in the small intestine.

Question 6

The main function of the large intestine is to:

Answer 6

Reabsorb water and electrolytes

Question 7

The chemical reaction that provides energy by the breakdown of food molecules is called:

Answer 7

CATABOLISM

Question 8

The process by which glucose is stored in the liver and skeletal muscle cells as glycogen is:

Answer 8

GLYCOGENESIS

Question 9

The catabolism of fats produces which of the following substances:

Answer 9

KETONE BODIES

Question 10

Vitamins A, D,,E, and K are absorbed in the:

Answer 10

SMALL INTESTINE

Question 11

The organ that lies posterior to the greater curvature of the stomach and is connected by a duct to the duodenum is the:

Answer 11

PANCREAS

Question 12

When body cells require energy, what molecule is broken down?

Answer 12

ATP MOLECULE

Question 13

The cricoid cartilage is a:

Answer 13

Ring of cartilage forming the inferior walls of the LARYNX

Question 14

Which structure has 3 division’s consisting of mask, Leo, and laryngeal?

Answer 14

THE PHARYNX

Question 15

Which structure has 3 division’s consisting of mask, Leo, and laryngeal?

Answer 15

THE PHARYNX

Question 16

The islets of Langerhans secrete:

Answer 16

INSULIN, glucagon, somatostatin and pancreatic polypeptides

Question 17

The first part of the small intestine is the:

Answer 17

DUODENUM

Question 18

The appendix is attached to the:

Answer 18

CECUM

Question 19

The double layered apron like structure that hangs from the lower border of the stomach is the:

Answer 19

GREATER OMENTUM

Question 20

The structure that binds the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall is the:

Answer 20

MESENTERY

Question 21

The salivary glands located in the front of the ear that become inflamed and enlarged during mumps are the

Answer 21

THE PAROTID