Gastrointestinal AP mock Flashcards
Which one of the following structures is considered to be an accessory digestive organ?
Stomach
Esophagus
Gall Bladder
Pharynx
C
From the esophagus to the anal canal, the walls of every organ of the alimentary canal are made up of the same four basic layers. Arrange the layers in order from the lumen.
Incorrect Response
Serosa mucosa submucosa muscularis externa
Submucosa serosa muscularis externa mucosa
Muscularis externa serosa mucosa submucosa
Mucosa submucosa muscularis externa serosa
Mucosa submucosa muscularis externa serosa
Which of the following statements is CORRECT in regards to the Lesser Omentum?
Attaches the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and diaphragm
Suspends the stomach and duodenum to the liver
Descends from the stomach and drapes over the transverse colon and the small intestine
Double layered membranous structure that folds back on itself
Suspends the stomach and duodenum to the liver
Which of the following is true concerning the number and type of permanent teeth?
There are 27 permanent teeth
The number of permanent teeth is always equal to the number of primary teeth
There are 32 permanent teeth and the wisdom teeth are the last to emerge
The number of maxillary permanent teeth is not equal to the number of mandibular permanent teeth
There are 32 permanent teeth and the wisdom teeth are the last to emerge
Which one of the following peritoneal folds binds the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall?
Greater omentum
Lesser omentum
Incorrect Response
Falciform ligament
Mesentery
Mesentery
Which of the following describes the location of the parotid salivary gland?
Anterior to the submandibular gland under the tongue
The medial aspect of the mandibular body
Superior to the submandidular gland and on either side of the lingual frenulum
Anterior to the ear between the masseter muscle and overlying skin
Anterior to the ear between the masseter muscle and overlying skin
The process of salivation is controlled by the:
Sympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Enteric Nervous System
Both A and B
Both A and B
Active proton pumps and the formation of certain compounds are essential during the chemical digestion process in the stomach. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT in regards to this process?
Parietal cells are responsible for secreting H+ and Cl- separately into the lumen of the stomach
Carbonic anhydrase enzyme catalyzes the formation of HCl in the luman of the stomach
Cl- and K+ can passively diffuse into the lumen of the stomach
Bicarbonate (HCO3-) exchanges for Cl- and enters blood capillaries
Carbonic anhydrase enzyme catalyzes the formation of HCl in the luman of the stomach
Which of the four basic layers is NOT found in the Esophagus?
Mucosa
Serosa
Adventitia
Submucosa
Serosa
Which of the following stimulates the cephalic phase of digestion?
The arrival of food in the stomach
The arrival of food in the small intestine
The smell, sight, and taste of food
The passage of through the large intestine
The smell, sight, and taste of food
Which of the following exocrine gland cells secretes the digestive enzyme pepsinogen?
Goblet cells of the small intestine
Parietal cells of the duodenum
Mucous neck cells of the esophagus
Chief cells of the stomach
Chief cells of the stomach
Chyme is created in which of the following structures?
Mouth
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Stomach
Which of the following correctly describes peristalsis?
Churning movements of the gastrointestinal tract
Waves of muscular contraction that propel contents from one point to another
The different regions of the small and large intestine
The movements of the tongue that occur during the mastication of food particles
Waves of muscular contraction that propel contents from one point to another
Salivary amylase is an important digestive enzyme in the body. Initially, it is secreted in the oral cavity, but can remain active only under specific conditions. Which of the following statements is CORRECT in regards to salivary amylase?
Salivary amylase can be effective in the fundus if it does not mix with gastric acid
Salivary amylase is only active in the stomach when the bolus converts to chyme
Salivary amylase is responsible for the digestion of triglycerides
Gastric juices can easily activate salivary amylase and inactive lingual lipase
Salivary amylase can be effective in the fundus if it does not mix with gastric acid
There are three histological features that increase the surface area in the small intestine. Which of the following consists of a brush border with enzymes that extends into the lumen of the small intestine?
Circular folds
Microvilli
Villi
Intestinal glands
Microvilli
The completion of the digestion process involves the collective effort of pancreatic juices, intestinal juices, and bile into the small intestine. Which of the following substances is digested from salivary and pancreatic amylase?
Digestion of Proteins
Digestion of Carbohydrates
Digestion of Lipids
Digestion of Nucleotides
Digestion of Carbohydrates
The iliocecal valve is correctly described as:
The opening from the ileum to the large intestine
The opening from the pharynx to the esophagus
The opening from duodenum to the ileum
The opening from the stomach to the gall bladder
The opening from the ileum to the large intestine
The defecation reflex in the large intestine ultimately involves the emptying of the rectum. Arrange the following sequences in order from the stimulus that activates this reflex. I. Sensory nerve impulses to sacral spinal cord; II. Contractions of rectal, diaphragm, and abdominal muscles; III. Distension in rectal wall;IV. Opens anal sphincter; V. Motor responses back to the colon
III, I, V, II, IV
III, I, II, V, IV
II, III, I, V, IV
II, I, III, IV, V
III, I, II, V, IV
Which of the following ligaments assists in suspending the liver in the abdominal cavity?
Ligamentum teres
Falciform ligament
Hepatic ligament
Hepatobiliary ligament
Falciform ligament
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT with respect to liver anatomy and physiology?
Both oxygenated and deoxygenated blood enter the hepatic sinusoids
Blood and bile flow in parallel direction
The hepatic vein drains into the inferior vena cava
Kupffer cells are phagocytes within the hepatic sinusoids
Blood and bile flow in parallel direction
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the ducts of the liver and gall bladder?
Hepatic duct joins the cystic duct to form the common bile duct
The right and left hepatic ducts join to form the common hepatic duct
The common bile duct joins the pancreatic duct to form the hepatopancreatic duct or ampulla
The cystic duct joins the hepatopancreatic duct to form the cystopancreatic duct
The cystic duct joins the hepatopancreatic duct to form the cystopancreatic duct
Hepatocytes are responsible for producing bile and excreting it into the small intestine. Arrange the following structure in sequence with respect to the passageway for bile into the small intestine. Start with the Bile canaliculi; I. Common hepatic duct; II. Bile ducts; III. Right and left bile ducts; IV. Common bile duct
I, II, III, IV
II, III, I, IV
II, III, IV, I
II, I, III, IV
II, III, I, IV
Ingestion of a meal high in fat would result in which one of the following?
The acid secretions from the stomach would be enough to digest this food
Bile would be released by the gall bladder to emulsify the fat in the duodenum
This type of food would cause gastric secretion to cease, causing digestive upset
Severe indigestion would occur, mainly because of the significant lack of digestive enzymes
Bile would be released by the gall bladder to emulsify the fat in the duodenum
Which one of the following does NOT serve as a duct through which pancreatic amylase arrives at the small intestine?
Hepatopancreatic ampulla
Accessory pancreatic duct
Cystic duct
Main pancreatic duc
Cystic duct
What is Dysphagia?
Inadequate absorption
Loss of the desire to eat
Difficulty or inability to swallow
Failure of esophageal sphincter relaxation
Difficulty or inability to swallow
What is gastroesophageal reflux?
Poor esophageal peristalsis
Excessive stomach contraction
Enlarged and hyperactive lower esophageal sphincter
Reflux of stomach acids contents into the esophagus
Reflux of stomach acids contents into the esophagus
Why is Helicobacter pylorus a common cause of most chronic gastritis?
Produces decreased inflammation
Produces enzymes that interfere with gastric acidity
Colonization can occurring easily since they are very immobile
All of the above
produces enzymes that interfere with gastric acidity