Question 1

Hepatitis C is not transmissible

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A)  by sharing razors.
B)  from mother to baby.
C)  from uncooked meats.
D)  from a blood transfusion.E) None of the above
F) C) and D) C

Question 2

A set of primary teeth consists of 20 teeth, whereas a set of secondary teeth consists of 32 teeth.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Changes in the mouth associated with aging include

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A)  overgrowth of gums.
B)  thinning enamel.
C)  thinning cementum.
D)  shrinking dentin.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Taking NSAID pain relievers like aspirin or ibuprofen for several weeks disrupts prostaglandin hormone signalling to cells in the stomach. This causes an interruption in production of the protective inner coating of the stomach, which leads to ulcers and further acid erosion. Which gastric cells are being affected by prolonged use of NSAID pain relievers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parietal cells
B)  Chief cells
C)  Microvilli
D)  Mucous cellsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Bile salts function like detergents in that they ________ fat globules.

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A)  emulsify
B)  coagulate
C)  digest
D)  liquefyE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which constituent of bile has a digestive function?

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A)  Bile salts
B)  Bile pigments
C)  Cholesterol
D)  ElectrolytesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Hepatitis B can be transmitted by means of

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A)  contact with infected feces.
B)  contaminated hypodermic needles.
C)  infected food.
D)  travel to developing countries.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above B

Question 8

The ________ canal includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anal canal.

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The answer of The ________ canal includes the mouth, pharynx,...

Question 9

Lymph transports fat molecules with longer chains of carbon atoms away from the intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 10

Stomach cells secrete gastrin which functions to

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A)  inhibit the production of hydrochloric acid.
B)  increase the secretion by the gastric glands.
C)  change pepsin into pepsinogen.
D)  stimulate contraction the stomach.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Edith suffers from severe heartburn. She goes to her physician and is diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. This condition affects her

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A)  abdominal wall.
B)  small intestine.
C)  diaphragm.
D)  stomach wall.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The epithelial cells that form the inner lining of the small intestine

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A)  are replaced every few days.
B)  are not able to reproduce.
C)  are cube-shaped.
D)  remain where they are first formed.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

The esophagus passes through an opening in the diaphragm called the esophageal ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The esophagus passes through an opening in...

Question 14

All of the enzymes that digest protein are

Accepted Answer

A)  secreted by the pancreas.
B)  activated by HCl.
C)  secreted in an inactive form.
D)  stimulated by enterokinase.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Feces are about ________ percent water.

Accepted Answer

A)  25
B)  33
C)  50
D)  75E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The parotid glands are

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A)  the largest salivary glands.
B)  the smallest salivary glands.
C)  under the tongue.
D)  in the lower jaw.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The correct sequence for the layers in the walls of the alimentary canal from innermost to outermost is the

Accepted Answer

A)  mucosa, muscular layer, serosa, submucosa.
B)  mucosa, submucosa, muscular layer, serosa.
C)  serosa, muscular layer, mucosa, submucosa.
D)  submucosa, mucosa, serosa, muscular layer.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The ________ is the layer of the alimentary canal that absorbs nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A)  mucosa
B)  submucosa
C)  muscular layer
D)  serosaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The teeth that are best adapted for biting off chunks of food are the

Accepted Answer

A)  incisors.
B)  canines.
C)  bicuspids.
D)  molars.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The greater omentum is composed of

Accepted Answer

A)  the peritoneal membrane.
B)  the pericardial membrane.
C)  the pleural membrane.
D)  the hiatal membrane.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 17: Digestive System

Hepatitis C is not transmissible

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A set of primary teeth consists of 20 teeth, whereas a set of secondary teeth consists of 32 teeth.

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Changes in the mouth associated with aging include

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The ________ canal includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anal canal.

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Lymph transports fat molecules with longer chains of carbon atoms away from the intestine.

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Stomach cells secrete gastrin which functions to

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Edith suffers from severe heartburn. She goes to her physician and is diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. This condition affects her

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The epithelial cells that form the inner lining of the small intestine

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The esophagus passes through an opening in the diaphragm called the esophageal ________.

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All of the enzymes that digest protein are

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Feces are about ________ percent water.

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The parotid glands are

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Edith suffers from severe heartburn. She goes to her physician and is diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. This condition affects her

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The epithelial cells that form the inner lining of the small intestine

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All of the enzymes that digest protein are

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