pg. 1 BNNS502 - Exam 1/ Practice Exam Questions with Correct Verified Answers / Updated 2024 – Rated A+
Movement of molecules into epithelial cells lining the GI tract & into blood & lymph is called Secretion Chemical digestion Motility Absorption - Correct Answer - D.Absorption
Digestion begins in the
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a.esophagus b.stomach c.mouth d.jejunum - Correct Answer - c.mouth
Most carbohydrate digestion takes place in the
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a.mouth b.stomach c.large intestine d.small intestine - Correct Answer - d.small intestine
The cystic duct is attached to the
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a.liver 1 / 4
pg. 2 b.gallbladder c.pancreas d.duodenum - Correct Answer - b.gallbladder
The ducts of the pancreas and liver connect to the digestive tract at the
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a.pylorus of the stomach b.duodenum c.ileum d.jejunum - Correct Answer - b.duodenum
The final products of protein digestion are
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a.monosaccharides b.nucleotides c.amino acids d.fatty acids and glycerol - Correct Answer - c.amino acids
The finger-like projections of the small intestine that give the mucosa a velvety appearance and greatly increase the surface area are called
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a.cilia b.villi c.circular folds d.haustra - Correct Answer - b.villi
The nerves that control the digestive system are located in which tissue layer of the digestive tract?
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a.submucosa 2 / 4
pg. 3 b.serosa c.mucosa d.muscularis - Correct Answer - a.submucosa
The pyloric sphincter is found between the
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a.stomach and duodenum b.duodenum and jejunum c.ileum and cecum d.stomach and esophagus - Correct Answer - a.stomach and duodenum
The wave like, rhythmic contractions that move food through the digestive tract are called
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a.deglutition b.peristalsis c.absorption d.mucosal contractions - Correct Answer - b.peristalsis
What are the names of the three sections of the small intestine?
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a.duodenum, jejeunum, ileum b.cecum, pylorus, fundus c.pylorus, ileum, colon d.jejeunum, cardia, duodenum - Correct Answer - a.duodenum, jejeunum, ileum
Which digestive gland produces bile?
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a.gallbladder b.liver 3 / 4
pg. 4 c.salivary glands d.pancreas - Correct Answer - b.liver
The main substance in bile that aids in digestion of triglycerides is
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a.bilirubin b.water c.cholesterol d.bile salts - Correct Answer - d.bile salts
Which of the following are part of the digestive system, but are not part of the alimentary canal/digestive tract?
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a.mouth, pharynx, rectum b.duodenum, jejunum, ileum c.stomach, esophagus, pharynx d.liver, pancreas, gallbladder - Correct Answer - d.liver, pancreas, gallbladder
The space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum is the _____ cavity.
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a.peritoneal b.mediastinal c.retroperitoneal d.antiperitoneal - Correct Answer - a.peritoneal
Which of the following is NOT a function of hepatocytes?
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a.detoxifying alcohol b.synthesizing cholesterol
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