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

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Alcohol is only absorbed in the small intestine.​

Question 5

What is the purpose of bile in the digestive process?​

A) ​Encourages peristalsis
B) ​Stores vitamins
C) ​Converts starches into glucose
D) ​Emulsifies fats

Question 6

Adults normally develop 32 teeth.​

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

The _____ is the largest organ in the body.​

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

Question 9

The digestive juice in the small intestine that breaks down protein into amino acids is _____.​

A) ​protease
B) ​amylase
C) ​lipase
D) ​bile

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

The structure that regulates the passage of food from the stomach into the duodenum is called the _____ sphincter.​

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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 18

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

Question 19

Having bacteria in the large intestine is an unnatural condition that can lead to infection.​

Question 20

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

Question 21

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the _____.​

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

Question 22

Which process is regulated by secretions of the thyroid gland?​

A) ​Digestion
B) ​Metabolism
C) ​Defecation
D) ​Absorption

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

​Hidden blood in stool is called ____________________ blood.

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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

Question 29

Proteins are broken down into amino acids in the _________________________.​

Question 30

Excessive ____________________ may lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
​

Question 31

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

Question 32

Bile is produced in the ____________________.​

Question 33

Most ulcers that were previously believed to be caused by emotional stress and spicy foods may actually be caused by _____.​

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

Question 34

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 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

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

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

Question 39

The digestive action of the stomach begins when it is stimulated by the _____.​

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

Question 40

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

Question 41

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

Question 42

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

Question 43

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

Question 44

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

Question 45

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

Question 46

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

Question 47

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