Mod1 Flashcards
Because the mucosa in the esophagus needs to be more abrasion-resistant, it is made of stratified epithelium while the rest of the mucosa is made of columnar epithelium
True
sigmoid colon is the portion of the large intestine between the ascending and descending colon.
False
The semisolid mixture in the stomach is called
Chyme
The movement of digested food out of the digestive system into blood or lymph is called absorption.
True
Because they are not directly involved in digestion, the teeth, tongue, and large intestines are considered accessory organs of the digestive system.
False
The movement of digested food from the digestive system to the circulating fluid is called
Absorption
Tricuspids are teeth used for grinding or crushing.
True
The esophagus Connects to the esophagus and stomach
True
There are six salivary gland’s in the body
True
A burning sensation behind the breast bone that occurs in waves, rising tour words the neck is known as
Heartburn
Antacids are always helpful for Gerd
False
Which of the following causes candida to proliferated in the body
Overworked adrenal glands
___________ is caused by acidic stomach contents rising back into the esophagus.
Heartburn
What serious problem can sometimes be mistaken for stomach problem?
Heart attack
Which of the following foods are most likely to cause constipation?
Refined foods
A high dietary intake of ______ has been associated with an increased risk for GERD.
all of the above
A coated tongue, headaches, and halitosis (bad breath), are associated with which GI condition?
Constipation
__________ is caused by yeast that proliferates when the balance of bowel flora is disturbed.
Candida
Excess gas, bloating, abdominal cramping, and frequent indigestion are some of the intestinal problems associated with
Dysbiosis
The most abundant end product of carbohydrate digestion is glucose.
True
At the hepatic flexure, the
Ascending colon becomes the transverse colon
The end product of amylase digestion is usually
Maltose
From which salivary gland do the ducts that open on either side of the lingual frenulum come?
Submandibular gland
The two most important extensions of the peritoneum are the mesentery and the greater omentum.
True
Plicae and villi increase the surface area of the inner wall of the small intestine.
True
The pyloric sphincter regulates the movement of food from the stomach into the small intestine.
True
Only the submandibular salivary gland produces both enzyme-containing saliva and mucus.
True
What herbs are helpful for Gerd
All of the above
When fluid rises up from the stomach and reaches the mouth it is known as
Gerd
Yogurt with live cultures is an effective remedy for
Both a and b
Which of the following structures does not help to increase the absorption surface area of the small intestine
Lacteal
The vermiform appendix is an accessory structure of the digestive system
True
Some food such as coffee chocolate alcohol and peppermint as well as smoking are known to cause relaxation of the
Lower esophageal sphincter
The wall of the stomach is unique because it contains two muscle layers rather than one.
false
