Question 1

Which vitamin is needed for metabolism of fats?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamin A
B)   Vitamin B6
C)   Niacin
D)   Folic acid
E)   Vitamin KF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 2

The gallbladder's only function is to ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   perform digestion of fat
B)   release bile in response to the hormone cholecystokinin
C)   increase the absorption of fatty acids and cholesterol
D)   produce the enzymes amylase and lipase
E)   store vitamins and ironF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following organs of the digestive system secretes acid and enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Esophagus
B)   Stomach
C)   Small intestine
D)   Large intestine
E)   RectumF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of these enzymes digest sugars in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Intestinal lipase and amylase
B)   Sucrase, maltase, and lactase
C)   Nuclease and amylase
D)   Peptidase and nuclease
E)   Amylase and lactaseF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

The pancreatic enzymes that digest nucleic acids are ________.

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The answer of The pancreatic enzymes that digest nucleic acids...

Question 6

The lining of the small intestine contains cells that have ________, which increase the surface area of the small intestine so that it can absorb many nutrients.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The lining of the small intestine contains...

Question 7

Which vitamin is essential for normal growth of bones and teeth, and the production of visual receptors?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamin A
B)   Vitamin B6
C)   Vitamin D
D)   Vitamin E
E)   Vitamin KF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

The last few centimeters at the end of the rectum are known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The last few centimeters at the end...

Question 9

The back of the soft palate hangs down into the throat. This portion of the soft palate is called the _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The back of the soft palate hangs...

Question 10

Which pancreatic enzyme digests lipids, or fats?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nuclease
B)   Pancreatic lipase
C)   Pancreatic amylase
D)   Trypsin
E)   MaltaseF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

-Letter A on the figure of the digestive system shows the ________.

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The answer of 
-Letter A on the figure of the...

Question 12

The beginning of the small intestine that is C-shaped and relatively short is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The beginning of the small intestine that...

Question 13

Letter H on the figure of the digestive system represents the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Letter H on the figure of the...

Question 14

The ________ is shown at letter G on the figure of the digestive system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is shown at letter G...

Question 15

Which organ of the digestive system connects the mouth and the esophagus?

Accepted Answer

A)   Larynx
B)   Pharynx
C)   Epiglottis
D)   Hiatus
E)   PalateF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Larry is a 47-year-old patient who reports several episodes of diarrhea. While taking his history, you discover that his favorite foods are sushi, beef, cabbage, broccoli, and new potatoes. He exercises four times a week at a local gym, when diarrhea does not prevent it. What would you review with him to try to prevent diarrhea in the future?

Accepted Answer

A)   Activity level
B)   Fluid intake patterns
C)   Food handling practices
D)   Duration of his symptoms
E)   Personal cleanlinessF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 17

The esophageal hiatus is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   lower section of the esophagus
B)   upper section of the esophagus
C)   part of the esophagus that connects to the stomach
D)   part of the esophagus that connects to the pharynx
E)   hole in the diaphragm that the esophagus goes throughF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

The beginning of the large intestine is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The beginning of the large intestine is...

Question 19

Each hepatic lobule contains many cells called ________ that process the nutrients in blood and make bile.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each hepatic lobule contains many cells called...

Question 20

The ____ of the stomach secrete pepsinogen.

Accepted Answer

A)   mucous cells
B)   chief cells
C)   acinar cells
D)   parietal cells
E)   serous cellsF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

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The beginning of the small intestine that is C-shaped and relatively short is called the ________.

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The ________ is shown at letter G on the figure of the digestive system.

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The lining of the small intestine contains cells that have ________, which increase the surface area of the small intestine so that it can absorb many nutrients.

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The gallbladder's only function is to ____________.

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The ____ of the stomach secrete pepsinogen.

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Which vitamin is essential for normal growth of bones and teeth, and the production of visual receptors?

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The beginning of the large intestine is the ________.

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The back of the soft palate hangs down into the throat. This portion of the soft palate is called the _______.

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Which pancreatic enzyme digests lipids, or fats?

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The pancreatic enzymes that digest nucleic acids are ________.

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Which vitamin is needed for metabolism of fats?

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Which of these enzymes digest sugars in the small intestine?

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Which of the following organs of the digestive system secretes acid and enzymes?

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The last few centimeters at the end of the rectum are known as the ________.

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Each hepatic lobule contains many cells called ________ that process the nutrients in blood and make bile.

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Which organ of the digestive system connects the mouth and the esophagus?

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Letter H on the figure of the digestive system represents the ________.

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The esophageal hiatus is the ____.

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The ________ is shown at letter G on the figure of the digestive system.

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The lining of the small intestine contains cells that have ________, which increase the surface area of the small intestine so that it can absorb many nutrients.

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The gallbladder's only function is to ____________.

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The ____ of the stomach secrete pepsinogen.

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The beginning of the large intestine is the ________.

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The back of the soft palate hangs down into the throat. This portion of the soft palate is called the _______.

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Which pancreatic enzyme digests lipids, or fats?

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The pancreatic enzymes that digest nucleic acids are ________.

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Which vitamin is needed for metabolism of fats?

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Which of these enzymes digest sugars in the small intestine?

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The last few centimeters at the end of the rectum are known as the ________.

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Each hepatic lobule contains many cells called ________ that process the nutrients in blood and make bile.

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