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The more common term for deglutition is: - CORRECT ANSWER-swallowing
The part of the colon that lies in the vertical position, on the left side of the abdomen,
extending from a point below the stomach and spleen to the level of the iliac crest is the
_____ colon. - CORRECT ANSWER-descending
An incision into the wall of the GI tract would cut, in order, from superficial to deep: -
CORRECT ANSWER-serosa, muscularis, submucosa, and mucosa.
Which of the following is not an anatomical part of the small intestine? - CORRECT
ANSWER-cecum
The hard palate consists of portions of: - CORRECT ANSWER-four bones: two maxillae
and two palatines.
The flap of tissue suspended from the midpoint of the posterior border of the soft palate
is the: - CORRECT ANSWER-uvula
Which of the following organs has a mucosa layer composed of stratified squamous
epithelium that resists abrasion? - CORRECT ANSWER-Esophagus
Which of the following organs has a mucosal layer that is composed of columnar
epithelium with a brush border of microvilli to enhance absorption? - CORRECT
ANSWER-small intestine