Human Physiology 14th Edition Fox by Fox Dr Stuart Ira – Test Bank
Chapter 18
The Digestive System
True / False Questions
- The gastrointestinal tract generates monomers from polymers by condensation.
FALSE
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Chapter 18
Section: 18.01
Topic: Digestive System
- Exocrine secretions of the digestive system include enzymes and bicarbonate.
TRUE
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Chapter 18
Section: 18.01
Topic: Digestive System
Multiple Choice Questions
- Wavelike muscular contraction of the gastrointestinal tract is called
A.peristalsis.
B. segmentation.
C. deglutition.
D. mastication.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Chapter 18
Section: 18.01
Topic: Digestive System
- Functions of the digestive system include all of the following EXCEPT
A.deglutition.
B. hormone secretion.
C. absorption.
D. hormone degradation.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Chapter 18
Section: 18.01
Topic: Digestive System
True / False Questions
- The lining of the intestine provides a physical barrier against microorganisms and their toxins.
TRUE
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Chapter 18
Section: 18.01
Topic: Digestive System
Multiple Choice Questions
- Which of the following is NOT part of the gastrointestinal tract?
A.pharynx
B. liver
C. small intestine
D. esophagus
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Chapter 18
Section: 18.01
Topic: Digestive System
True / False Questions
- Absorptive cells of the gastrointestinal tract are located within the mucosa.
TRUE
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Chapter 18
Section: 18.01
Topic: Digestive System
Multiple Choice Questions
- Damage to which tunic of the GI tract would directly affect Auerbach’s plexus?
A.mucosa
B. submucosa
C. muscularis
D. serosa
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Chapter 18
Section: 18.01
Topic: Digestive System
- Which of the following motility processes is NOT correctly matched to its description?
A.peristalsis – rhythmic, wave-like contractions
B. mastication – removal of wastes
C. ingestion – taking food into the mouth
D. deglutition – swallowing
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Chapter 18
Section: 18.01
Topic: Digestive System
- The movement of digested food into the blood or lymph is
A. ingestion.
B. deglutition.
C. absorption.
D. segmentation.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Chapter 18
Section: 18.01
Topic: Digestive System
- What substance is necessary for the hydrolysis of complex food molecules?
A.specific enzyme
B. acid
C. water
D. Both a specific enzyme and water are correct.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Chapter 18
Section: 18.01
Topic: Digestive System
- Which tunic of the GI tract is vascular and has many nerves and glands?
A. mucosa
B. submucosa
C. muscularis
D. serosa
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Chapter 18
Section: 18.01
Topic: Digestive System
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