Question 1

The oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and anus are lined by

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A)  pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium.
B)  cuboidal epithelium.
C)  stratified squamous epithelium.
D)  simple epithelium.
E)  simple columnar epithelium.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Salivary amylase functions to digest

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A)  proteins.
B)  lipids.
C)  cellulose.
D)  nucleic acids.
E)  carbohydrates.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Figure 16-1 Structural Components of the Digestive Tract
Use Figure 16-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Label D represents which structure?

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A)  circular fold
B)  submucosa
C)  muscularis externa
D)  serosa
E)  mucosaF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following covers the dentin, providing protection and firmly anchoring the periodontal ligament?

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A)  root
B)  enamel
C)  cementum
D)  gingiva
E)  blood vessels and nervesF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

The esophagus passes through a hole in the diaphragm called the

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A)  esophageal hiatus.
B)  cardia.
C)  pylorus.
D)  upper esophageal sphincter.
E)  lower esophageal sphincter.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Which is the second phase of the swallowing process, beginning when the bolus comes into contact with the palatal arches?

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A)  pharyngeal phase
B)  buccal phase
C)  duodenal phase
D)  esophageal phase
E)  gastric phaseF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

The region of the stomach superior to the cardia is the

Accepted Answer

A)  rugae.
B)  pylorus.
C)  fundus.
D)  antrum.
E)  body.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Contraction of the ________ layers of the intestinal wall functions to both agitate materials and propel them along the digestive tract.

Accepted Answer

A)  mucosa
B)  submucosa
C)  serosa
D)  muscularis externa
E)  adventitiaF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

Figure 16-1 Structural Components of the Digestive Tract
Use Figure 16-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Label L represents which structure(s) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  mucosal glands
B)  mucosa
C)  villi
D)  mucous epithelium
E)  lamina propriaF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Exam 16: The Digestive System

The region of the stomach superior to the cardia is the

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Which is the second phase of the swallowing process, beginning when the bolus comes into contact with the palatal arches?

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Contraction of the ________ layers of the intestinal wall functions to both agitate materials and propel them along the digestive tract.

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Figure 16-1 Structural Components of the Digestive Tract Use Figure 16-1 to identify the labeled part. -Label D represents which structure?

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Which of the following covers the dentin, providing protection and firmly anchoring the periodontal ligament?

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The esophagus passes through a hole in the diaphragm called the

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Figure 16-1 Structural Components of the Digestive Tract Use Figure 16-1 to identify the labeled part. -Label L represents which structure(s) ?

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Salivary amylase functions to digest

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The oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and anus are lined by

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Exam 16: The Digestive System

The region of the stomach superior to the cardia is the

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Which is the second phase of the swallowing process, beginning when the bolus comes into contact with the palatal arches?

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Contraction of the ________ layers of the intestinal wall functions to both agitate materials and propel them along the digestive tract.

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Figure 16-1 Structural Components of the Digestive Tract Use Figure 16-1 to identify the labeled part. -Label D represents which structure?

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Which of the following covers the dentin, providing protection and firmly anchoring the periodontal ligament?

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The esophagus passes through a hole in the diaphragm called the

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Figure 16-1 Structural Components of the Digestive Tract Use Figure 16-1 to identify the labeled part. -Label L represents which structure(s) ?

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Salivary amylase functions to digest

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The oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and anus are lined by

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