digestive system Flashcards
which one of the following is a function of saliva?
absorption
assimilation
digestion
diffusion of substances
digestion
which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
synthesis and secretion of bile
antibody production
synthesis of plasma proteins
inactivation of toxins
antibody production
which of the following is NOT a function of the oral cavity
sensory analysis of material before swallowing
mechanical processing of food
lubrication
absorption of monosaccharides
absorption of monosaccharides
which mesentry is between the liver and the anterior abdominal wall?
lesser omentum
greater omentum
falciform ligament
mesentery proper
falciform ligament
what is the bulk of each tooth of a mineralized matrix similar to that of bone?
enamel
cementum
dentin
pulp
dentin
which one of the following is NOT true of segmentation
it is myogenic
it promotes digestion
it allows forward movement of food particles
it promotes absorption
it allows forward movement of food particles
which digestive juice contains enzymes that breakdown carbs, lipids, and proteins?
intestinal juice
pancreatic juice
bile
gastric juice
pancreatic juice
which of the following is caused due to an obstruction of the common bile duct?
a decrease in production of pancreatic juice
undigested fat in the feces
inability to digest protein
cirrhosis of the liver
undigested fat in the feces
