Digestive System Questions Flashcards

1

Which one uses voluntary control?

Upper esophageal sphincter
Lower esophageal sphincter

2

IDENTIFY THIS

sacrum
appendix
gallbladder
liver

3

Is the pH of bile more basic or acidic?

Basic
Acidic

4

Which structure is the first part of the large intestine?

Ascending colon
Cecum
Transverse colon

5

Which of the following is not a stage of food processing?

Digestion
Ingestion
Urination
Absorption

6

Which one aids in respiratory and digestive functions?

Laryngopharynx
Oropharynx
None of the above
Oropharynx and Laryngopharynx

7

IDENTIFY THIS

Pancreas
Descending colon
Sigmoid colon
Jejunum

8

Which one is NOT a function of the liver?

Bile production:
Metabolic regulation
Hematological regulation
secretes proteases

9

The Esophagus runs behind the _______ and through the _______

pharynx, stomach
rectum, anus
small intestine, large intestine
trachea, diaphragm

10

Which one is not a part of the stomach?

cardia
duodenum
fundus
body

11

What is the lining of the stomach called?

Pylorus
Rugae
Cardia
Fundus

12

Which type of Hepatitis is spread by blood transfers (or needle sticks)?

D
All of the Above
B
C

13

What are the three major salivary glands?

Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx
Amylase, Protease, Lipase
Parotid, submandibular, and sublingual
Duodenum, Jejunum, and Ileum

14

What is the exocrine function of the pancreas?

to remove left over water, salt, and nutrients from chyme
to break down major food groups in the duodenum
roduces and secretes insulin and glucagon
to aid in mechanical digestion

15

What is one cause of Hemorrhoids?

Smoking
Pregnancy
Being overweight
Immune system response

Digestive System Questions

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Digestive System Questions

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