Question 1

Most enamel is made up of inorganic materials.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

There are 32 permanent teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An overly full stomach can push against the small intestine and obstruct the movement of food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

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Soluble drugs can be absorbed rapidly wh...

Question 5

The alimentary canal and the gastrointestinal tract refer to the same structure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The lamina propria is found in which level of the GI wall?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mucosa
B)   Submucosa
C)   Muscularis
D)   SerosaE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The gastric glands in the small intestine secrete enzymes and hydrochloric acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A congenital condition in which the frenulum is too short to allow freedom of tongue movement is called ankyloglossia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not a function of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)   It serves as a reservoir for storage of food.
B)   It destroys pathogenic bacteria.
C)   It begins the absorption of proteins.
D)   All of the above are functions of the stomach.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is true about the main organs of the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are involved in chemical digestion only, not mechanical digestion.
B)   They do not produce the enzymes used in digestion; enzymes are produced by associate organs.
C)   They form a tube through the body called the alimentary canal.
D)   All of the above are true about the main organs of the digestion system.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The salivary glands produce about 500 ml of saliva a day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The fauces opens into the:

Accepted Answer

A)   larynx.
B)   laryngopharynx.
C)   oropharynx.
D)   nasopharynx.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

The esophagus is anterior to the trachea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Name the secretory cells of the stomach wall and describe the secretions from each.

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Question 15

Dentin comes into direct contact with what substance below the gum line?

Accepted Answer

A)   Enamel
B)   Cementum
C)   The periodontal membrane
D)   Both B and CE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The sublingual salivary gland drains into the mouth through the Wharton ducts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Periodontitis is a type of tooth decay involving the pulp of the tooth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Both the chemical composition and the physical state need modification so food can be absorbed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The muscle structure of the esophagus changes from the top of the esophagus to the bottom of the esophagus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not associated with the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pyloric sphincter
B)   Cecum
C)   Appendix
D)   Transverse colonE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 38: Upper Digestive Tract

The salivary glands produce about 500 ml of saliva a day.

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

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The gastric glands in the small intestine secrete enzymes and hydrochloric acid.

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Most enamel is made up of inorganic materials.

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Name the secretory cells of the stomach wall and describe the secretions from each.

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Which of the following is not a function of the stomach?

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The fauces opens into the:

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Which of the following is true about the main organs of the digestive system?

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The muscle structure of the esophagus changes from the top of the esophagus to the bottom of the esophagus.

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Which of the following is not associated with the large intestine?

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A congenital condition in which the frenulum is too short to allow freedom of tongue movement is called ankyloglossia.

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The alimentary canal and the gastrointestinal tract refer to the same structure.

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Dentin comes into direct contact with what substance below the gum line?

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The sublingual salivary gland drains into the mouth through the Wharton ducts.

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Periodontitis is a type of tooth decay involving the pulp of the tooth.

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An overly full stomach can push against the small intestine and obstruct the movement of food.

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There are 32 permanent teeth.

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Both the chemical composition and the physical state need modification so food can be absorbed.

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The lamina propria is found in which level of the GI wall?

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The esophagus is anterior to the trachea.

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