Question 1

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-collapsible muscular tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach

Accepted Answer

The esophagus is a collapsible muscular tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.

Answer: I
 The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine that receives secretions from the pancreas and liver.

Answer: M
 The fundus of the stomach is the upper part that protrudes above the cardia and is involved in the storage of food.

Answer: P
 The pylorus of the stomach is the lower part that connects to the duodenum and regulates the release of food into the small intestine.

Answer: L
 The gallbladder is a small organ that stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver and releases it into the small intestine.

Answer: O
 The pancreas is an organ that produces enzymes and hormones involved in digestion and metabolism.

(Note: The remaining structures do not match the given descriptions or locations.)

Question 2

What two structures are joined by the cardiac sphincter?

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Question 3

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-division of the small intestine through which food passes second

Accepted Answer

The jejunum is the second division of the small intestine through which food passes after the duodenum.

Question 4

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-the enlarged portion of the stomach that lies above the entrance of the esophagus

Accepted Answer

The enlarged portion of the stomach that lies above the entrance of the esophagus is called the fundus of the stomach.

Answer: P
 The lower part of the stomach that connects to the duodenum is called the pylorus of the stomach.

Answer: I
 The first part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach is called the duodenum.

Answer: E
 The tube-shaped structure that connects the throat to the stomach is called the esophagus.

Answer: L
 The small, pear-shaped sac that stores bile produced by the liver is called the gallbladder.

Answer: O
 The gland located behind the stomach that produces digestive enzymes and hormones is called the pancreas.

Note: There are other structures listed that do not match the given description (such as liver, colon, and mesentery).

Question 5

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-central part of the stomach

Accepted Answer

The body of the stomach is the central part of the stomach, distinguishing it from other specific regions like the fundus or pylorus.

Question 6

List the tissue layers that make up the alimentary canal,beginning with the interior layer.

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Question 7

The pharynx functions in two systems.Name the systems and explain the function in each system.

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Question 8

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-structure through which food passes after it exits the fauces

Accepted Answer

The pharynx is the structure through which food passes after it exits the fauces, which are the openings at the back of the mouth leading to the pharynx.

Question 9

Explain why soluble drugs can be absorbed rapidly if placed under the tongue.

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Question 10

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-last division of the small intestine; connects to the cecum

Accepted Answer

Last division of the small intestine; connects to the cecum.

Answer: I 
 First part of the small intestine; receives secretions from the pancreas and liver.

Answer: J 
 Duct that connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct.

Answer: L 
 Small organ that stores and releases bile.

Answer: P 
 Lower portion of the stomach that connects to the duodenum.

Question 11

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-a large,fan-shaped reflection of the peritoneum

Accepted Answer

The mesentery is a large, fan-shaped reflection of the peritoneum that attaches the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall, providing support and containing blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics that supply the intestines.

Question 12

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-structure that stores and concentrates bile

Accepted Answer

The gallbladder is the structure that stores and concentrates bile.

Question 13

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-part of the large intestine that lies in a vertical position on the left side of the abdomen and begins at the splenic flexure

Accepted Answer

The descending colon is the part of the large intestine that lies in a vertical position on the left side of the abdomen and begins at the splenic flexure.

Question 14

Where in the GI tract are villi and microvilli located? What purpose do they serve?

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Question 15

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-duct that carries bile from both the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine

Accepted Answer

The common bile duct is the duct that carries bile from both the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine, specifically to the duodenum.

Question 16

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-duct that drains bile from the gallbladder

Accepted Answer

The cystic duct is the specific duct that drains bile from the gallbladder, connecting it to the common bile duct.

Question 17

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-organ that produces digestive enzymes,insulin,and glucagons

Accepted Answer

The pancreas is the organ responsible for producing digestive enzymes as well as the hormones insulin and glucagon.

Question 18

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-lower part of the stomach that connects to the small intestine

Accepted Answer

The pylorus is the lower part of the stomach that connects to the small intestine, specifically to the duodenum.

Question 19

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-part of the large intestine that lies in a vertical position on the right side of the abdomen and ends at the hepatic flexure

Accepted Answer

The ascending colon is part of the large intestine that runs vertically on the right side of the abdomen and ends at the hepatic flexure.

Answer: I
 The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine that starts at the stomach pylorus and ends at the jejunum.

Answer: P
 The pylorus is the part of the stomach that connects to the duodenum.

Answer: M
 The fundus is the upper part of the stomach that lies above the cardiac notch.

Answer: L
 The gallbladder is a small sac located on the underside of the liver that stores and releases bile.

Answer: O
 The pancreas is a glandular organ located behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes and hormones.

Answer: J
 The cystic duct is a tube that connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct.

Note: The other structures listed do not match the given descriptions or locations.

Question 20

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location.
-organ that produces bile and helps detoxify the blood

Accepted Answer

The organ that produces bile and helps detoxify the blood is the liver.

Answer: J
 The cystic duct connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct, allowing bile to flow from the gallbladder to the small intestine.

Answer: L
 The gallbladder is a small organ that stores and releases bile produced by the liver.

Answer: B
 The common bile duct is a tube that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine.

Answer: O
 The pancreas is an organ that produces digestive enzymes and hormones to help regulate blood sugar levels.

Note: The other structures listed are also part of the digestive system, but do not match the given description.

Quiz 28: B: Anatomy of the Digestive System

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -collapsible muscular tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach

What two structures are joined by the cardiac sphincter?

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -division of the small intestine through which food passes second

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -the enlarged portion of the stomach that lies above the entrance of the esophagus

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -central part of the stomach

List the tissue layers that make up the alimentary canal,beginning with the interior layer.

The pharynx functions in two systems.Name the systems and explain the function in each system.

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -structure through which food passes after it exits the fauces

Explain why soluble drugs can be absorbed rapidly if placed under the tongue.

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -last division of the small intestine; connects to the cecum

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -a large,fan-shaped reflection of the peritoneum

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -structure that stores and concentrates bile

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -part of the large intestine that lies in a vertical position on the left side of the abdomen and begins at the splenic flexure

Where in the GI tract are villi and microvilli located? What purpose do they serve?

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -duct that carries bile from both the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -duct that drains bile from the gallbladder

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -organ that produces digestive enzymes,insulin,and glucagons

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -lower part of the stomach that connects to the small intestine

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -part of the large intestine that lies in a vertical position on the right side of the abdomen and ends at the hepatic flexure

Match each of the following structures with its corresponding description or location. -organ that produces bile and helps detoxify the blood