Deck 18: Digestive System

Question 1

The nerves and blood supply of the teeth are contained in the _____.

A)periodontal membrane
B)gingiva
C)dentin
D)pulp cavity

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The structure that regulates the entrance of food into the duodenum is called the _____ sphincter.

A)cardiac
B)pyloric
C)anal
D)duodenal

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Inflammation of the intestine caused by bacterial or viral infection is called _____.

A)enteritis
B)gastritis
C)appendicitis
D)diverticulosis

Answer 3

A

Question 4

An important function of the colon is to help regulate the body's water balance.

Question 5

What is the purpose of bile in the digestive process?

A)encourages peristalsis
B)stores vitamins
C)converts starches into glucose
D)breaks down fats

Question 6

The vermiform appendix has no known function in the digestive process.

Question 7

Gum infections can lead to serious conditions, such as heart disease.

Question 8

The purpose of the uvula is to help prevent food from entering the windpipe when swallowing.

Question 9

Alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine.

Question 10

Absorption in the small intestine is possible because its lining is smooth.

Question 11

The average person produces between 1 and 3 pints of gas per day.

Question 12

The _____ is the largest organ in the body.

A)pancreas
B)liver
C)stomach
D)gallbladder

Question 13

Each part of the alimentary canal contributes to the overall digestive process.

Question 14

Bacteria in the large intestine is an unnatural condition that can lead to infection.

Question 15

A chronic, progressive inflammatory disease that permanently damages the liver is _____.

A)hepatitis
B)cirrhosis
C)ulcer
D)colitis

Question 16

The digestive juice that breaks down protein into amino acids is _____.

A)trypsin
B)amylase
C)lipase
D)bile

Question 17

The sensation of taste is coupled with the sense of touch.

Question 18

The adult alimentary canal, from the mouth to the anus, is about how many feet long?

A)10
B)20
C)30
D)40

Question 19

Diarrhea can be a life-threatening condition for the very young and the aged.

Question 20

Adults normally develop 32 teeth.

Question 21

Name the three major parts of the tooth: ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Question 22

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the _____.

A)gums
B)liver
C)peritoneum
D)pancreas

Question 23

A(n) ____________________ is a sore, or lesion, that forms in the mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum.

Question 24

Many common diseases of the digestive system previously believed to be caused by emotional stress may actually be caused by _____.

A)poor nutrition
B)bacteria
C)a weakened immune system
D)viruses.

Question 25

Habitually delaying defecation when the need is present can lead to _____.

A)diarrhea
B)hemorrhoids
C)constipation
D)diverticulosis

Question 26

The digestive actions of the stomach begin when they are stimulated by the _____.

A)gallbladder
B)esophagus
C)nervous system
D)liver

Question 27

Match each condition with its major signs and/or symptoms.
a.gastroesophageal reflux disease
f.diverticulitis
b.hiatal hernia
g.cholecystitis
c.gastric ulcer
h.pyloric stenosis
d.inflammatory bowel disease
i.cirrhosis
e.hepatitis
j.heartburn
sore in the lining of the stomach

Question 28

Match each condition with its major signs and/or symptoms.
a.gastroesophageal reflux disease
f.diverticulitis
b.hiatal hernia
g.cholecystitis
c.gastric ulcer
h.pyloric stenosis
d.inflammatory bowel disease
i.cirrhosis
e.hepatitis
j.heartburn
chronic diarrhea

Question 29

Match each condition with its major signs and/or symptoms.
a.gastroesophageal reflux disease
f.diverticulitis
b.hiatal hernia
g.cholecystitis
c.gastric ulcer
h.pyloric stenosis
d.inflammatory bowel disease
i.cirrhosis
e.hepatitis
j.heartburn
backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus

Question 30

How do cellulose-containing foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help the process of digestion?

A)encourage formation of acids in the stomach
B)provide essential enzymes
C)contribute to the bulk of feces
D)promote peristalsis

Question 31

The final preparation of food so that it can be absorbed by the body occurs in the _________________________.

Question 32

Which process is regulated by secretions of the thyroid gland?

A)digestion
B)metabolism
C)defecation
D)absorption

Question 33

Chemical digestion of ____________________ is initiated by the secretion of saliva.

Question 34

The ____________________ is an accessory organ of digestion consisting of skeletal muscles that lie in many different planes.

Question 35

Which of the following actions begins as voluntary process and then becomes an involuntary process?

A)swallowing
B)peristalsis
C)defecating
D)salivating

Question 36

Bile is produced in the ____________________.

Question 37

Excessive ____________________ may lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.

Question 38

Proteins are broken down into amino acids in the _________________________.

Question 39

____________________ teeth start to erupt at about 6 months of age and continue emerging until about 2 years.

Question 40

Hidden blood in stool is called ____________________.

Question 41

Match each condition with its major signs and/or symptoms.
a.gastroesophageal reflux disease
f.diverticulitis
b.hiatal hernia
g.cholecystitis
c.gastric ulcer
h.pyloric stenosis
d.inflammatory bowel disease
i.cirrhosis
e.hepatitis
j.heartburn
stomach contents move up into the esophagus

Question 42

Match each condition with its major signs and/or symptoms.
a.gastroesophageal reflux disease
f.diverticulitis
b.hiatal hernia
g.cholecystitis
c.gastric ulcer
h.pyloric stenosis
d.inflammatory bowel disease
i.cirrhosis
e.hepatitis
j.heartburn
narrowing of the passageway from the stomach to the small intestine

Question 43

Match each condition with its major signs and/or symptoms.
a.gastroesophageal reflux disease
f.diverticulitis
b.hiatal hernia
g.cholecystitis
c.gastric ulcer
h.pyloric stenosis
d.inflammatory bowel disease
i.cirrhosis
e.hepatitis
j.heartburn
protrusion of the stomach above the diaphragm

Question 44

Match each condition with its major signs and/or symptoms.
a.gastroesophageal reflux disease
f.diverticulitis
b.hiatal hernia
g.cholecystitis
c.gastric ulcer
h.pyloric stenosis
d.inflammatory bowel disease
i.cirrhosis
e.hepatitis
j.heartburn
replacement of normal liver tissue with connective tissue

Question 45

Match each condition with its major signs and/or symptoms.
a.gastroesophageal reflux disease
f.diverticulitis
b.hiatal hernia
g.cholecystitis
c.gastric ulcer
h.pyloric stenosis
d.inflammatory bowel disease
i.cirrhosis
e.hepatitis
j.heartburn
inflamed colon wall

Question 46

Match each condition with its major signs and/or symptoms.
a.gastroesophageal reflux disease
f.diverticulitis
b.hiatal hernia
g.cholecystitis
c.gastric ulcer
h.pyloric stenosis
d.inflammatory bowel disease
i.cirrhosis
e.hepatitis
j.heartburn
inflamed liver

Question 47

Match each condition with its major signs and/or symptoms.
a.gastroesophageal reflux disease
f.diverticulitis
b.hiatal hernia
g.cholecystitis
c.gastric ulcer
h.pyloric stenosis
d.inflammatory bowel disease
i.cirrhosis
e.hepatitis
j.heartburn
inflamed gallbladder