Question 1

During deglutition,which of the following phases is not present?

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A)  buccal
B)  pharyngeal
C)  gastric
D)  esophageal
E)  None of the answers are correct.F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Waves of muscular contractions that propel the contents of the digestive tract are called

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A)  segmentation.
B)  pendular movements.
C)  peristalsis.
D)  churning movements.
E)  mastication.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Plicae and intestinal villi

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A)  increase the surface area of the mucosa of the small intestine.
B)  carry products of digestion that will not pass through the walls of blood capillaries.
C)  produce new cells for the mucosa of the small intestine.
D)  secrete digestive enzymes.
E)  produce hormones.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

The serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity

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A)  secretes peritoneal fluid.
B)  decreases friction.
C)  lubricates the cavity.
D)  prevents irritation.
E)  All of the answers are correct.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Figure 24-1 The Stomach (dissected) 
Use Figure 24-1 to answer the following question:
-Identify the structure labeled "4."

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A)  longitudinal muscle layer
B)  circular muscle layer
C)  oblique muscle layer
D)  submucosa
E)  rugaeF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

If the pancreatic duct was obstructed,you would expect to see elevated blood levels of

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A)  bilirubin.
B)  amylase.
C)  cholecystokinin.
D)  secretin.
E)  gastrin.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Figure 24-2 The Wall of the Small Intestine
Use Figure 24-2 to answer the following question:
-What type of epithelium covers the structure labeled "6"?

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A)  simple squamous
B)  stratified squamous
C)  simple cuboidal
D)  simple columnar
E)  pseudostratified ciliated columnarF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

An intestinal hormone that stimulates gastric secretion is

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A)  secretin.
B)  cholecystokinin.
C)  enteropeptidase.
D)  gastrin.
E)  gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) .F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Exam 24: The Digestive System

The serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity

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Plicae and intestinal villi

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Figure 24-2 The Wall of the Small Intestine Use Figure 24-2 to answer the following question: -What type of epithelium covers the structure labeled "6"?

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If the pancreatic duct was obstructed,you would expect to see elevated blood levels of

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Figure 24-1 The Stomach (dissected) Use Figure 24-1 to answer the following question: -Identify the structure labeled "4."

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An intestinal hormone that stimulates gastric secretion is

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During deglutition,which of the following phases is not present?

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Waves of muscular contractions that propel the contents of the digestive tract are called

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Exam 24: The Digestive System

The serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity

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Plicae and intestinal villi

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Figure 24-2 The Wall of the Small Intestine Use Figure 24-2 to answer the following question: -What type of epithelium covers the structure labeled "6"?

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If the pancreatic duct was obstructed,you would expect to see elevated blood levels of

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Figure 24-1 The Stomach (dissected) Use Figure 24-1 to answer the following question: -Identify the structure labeled "4."

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An intestinal hormone that stimulates gastric secretion is

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During deglutition,which of the following phases is not present?

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Waves of muscular contractions that propel the contents of the digestive tract are called

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