Select the letter of the organ with the following function: Muscular propulsion of materials into the esophagus.
Biol 252-Anatomy And Physiology II W,Lab- Module 4 Exam-Digestive System Proctored Exam
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Biol 252-Anatomy And Physiology II W,Lab- Module 4 Exam-Digestive System Proctored Exam is a nursing-school practice exam with 51 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Which muscles of the tongue are responsible for changing its shape for speech and swallowing?
The letter D is pointing to the right lobe of the liver.
Starting at the pyloric sphincter, which sequence represents the correct path food follows?
Which of the following doesn't belong?
True or False The pancreas is intraperitoneal and lies transverse at the level of L1 and L2 vertebrae.
True or False Fungiform papillae contain about 50% of the taste buds and are located at the posterior of the tongue.
A patient comes in complaining of sensitivity when biting into cold foods. Upon examination, you notice a chisel-shaped tooth appears slightly cracked. What type of tooth is this?
Bile is produced by hepatocytes, and eventually moves into the portal triad's bile ducts, which make it way into the:
Peyer's patches, which house lymphocytes, are found in the
In the small intestine, the muscularis externa consists of two layers of smooth muscle: an inner circular layer and an outer _____ layer.
True or False The serosa is present throughout the entire length of the alimentary canal.
The enteric nervous system provides intrinsic innervation to the alimentary canal from the _____ to the anus.
Blood supply to the liver, stomach, pancreas, and intestines is provided by branches of the
Organs such as the duodenum and pancreas that are located behind the peritoneum are described as ___.
True or False Cholecystokinin (CCK) stimulates the release of bile from the gallbladder and pancreatic enzymes.
The enzyme ___ found in saliva begins the chemical digestion of carbohydrates.
The glottis is the opening to the
The esophagus enters the abdomen through the esophageal foramen.
The additional muscle layer in the stomach allows it to ____ food more vigorously than other digestive organs.
Intrinsic factor is required for the absorption of vitamin __in the small intestine.
Enteroendocrine cells secrete hormones into the ____ of the lamina propria.
True or False The enterogastric, gastrocolic, and gastroileal reflexes all play roles in coordinating gastrointestinal activity after eating.
Microvilli form the on the apical surface of epithelial cells, which aids in digestion and absorption.
Intestinal crypts secrete intestinal juice, which is slightly ____ in pH.