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BIOL 235 Final Exam and Practice Exam 2025 –
Anatomy & Physiology Study Guide, Test Bank, and
Complete Review Questions
Prepare for your BIOL 235 Final Exam and Practice Exam with this 2025 updated Anatomy
and Physiology study guide. Includes realistic mock tests, final review questions, and
detailed explanations of key topics such as organ systems, cellular biology, homeostasis, and
neural control. Ideal for Athabasca University BIOL 235 students and anyone taking a
comprehensive anatomy and physiology course online.
BIOL 235 Final Exam and Practice Exam,
BIOL 235 Final Exam 2025,
BIOL 235 practice test,
BIOL 235 study guide,
Intrinsic factor secreted by parietal cells of the stomach is required for...
A) buffering of HCl
B) stimulation of missing waves
C) activation of pepsin
D) complete gastric emptying
E) absorption of vitamin B12 - ANSWER-E
The sodium bicarbonate in pancreatic juice elevates the pH of chyme, which in turn...
A) blocks the action of pepsin
B) creates favorable conditions for the actions of intestinal enzymes
C) stimulates the secretion of secretin
D) A and B are correct
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E) A, B and C are correct - ANSWER-D
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
A) conversion of carbohydrates
B) protein metabolism
C) storage of bilirubin
D) phagocytosis
E) storage of vitamins - ANSWER-C
Why do emotions such as anger or fear slow digestion?
A) because they stimulate the parasympathetic nerves supplying the GI tract
B) because they stimulate the somatic nerves that supply the GI tract
C) because they stimulate the sympathetic nerves that supply the GI tract
D) they do not affect digestion
E) because all emotions are controlled by the vagus nerve - ANSWER-C
The hard palate...(1) is the anterior portion of the roof of the mouth, (2) is formed by the maxillae and
palatine bones, and (3) is covered by a mucous membrane.
A) 2 only
B) 1 only
C) 3 only
D) both 1 and 2
E) all of these choices - ANSWER-E
The pharynx...
A) is composed of smooth muscle
B) serves the respiratory, but not digestive system
C) is lined with a serous membrane
D) extends from the internal nares to the esophagus
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E) all of these are correct - ANSWER-D
Deglutition...
A) occurs in voluntary, pharyngeal, and esophageal stages
B) involves the mouth, pharynx, and esophagus
C) is controlled directly by the medulla oblongata and the hypothalamus
D) A and B are correct
E) A, B, and C are correct - ANSWER-D
What does the line G point to?
A) pylorus
B) pyloric sphincter
C) rugae
D) pyloric antrum
E) greater curvature - ANSWER-D
Which of the following small intestine cells secrete lysozymes?
A) goblet cells
B) absorptive cells
C) mucosa cells
D) paneth cells
E) S cells - ANSWER-D
Which substrate is correctly matched to the brush border enzymes that digest it?
A) carbohydrate: a-dextrinase, maltase, lactase, sucrase
B) protein: aminopeptidase, dipeptidase
C) nucleotide: nucelosidases, phosphatases
D) A and B are correct
BIOL 235 Final Exam and Practice Exam 2025 –
Anatomy & Physiology Study Guide, Test Bank, and
Complete Review Questions
Prepare for your BIOL 235 Final Exam and Practice Exam with this 2025 updated Anatomy
and Physiology study guide. Includes realistic mock tests, final review questions, and
detailed explanations of key topics such as organ systems, cellular biology, homeostasis, and
neural control. Ideal for Athabasca University BIOL 235 students and anyone taking a
comprehensive anatomy and physiology course online.
BIOL 235 Final Exam and Practice Exam,
BIOL 235 Final Exam 2025,
BIOL 235 practice test,
BIOL 235 study guide,
Intrinsic factor secreted by parietal cells of the stomach is required for...
A) buffering of HCl
B) stimulation of missing waves
C) activation of pepsin
D) complete gastric emptying
E) absorption of vitamin B12 - ANSWER-E
The sodium bicarbonate in pancreatic juice elevates the pH of chyme, which in turn...
A) blocks the action of pepsin
B) creates favorable conditions for the actions of intestinal enzymes
C) stimulates the secretion of secretin
D) A and B are correct
,2|Page
E) A, B and C are correct - ANSWER-D
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
A) conversion of carbohydrates
B) protein metabolism
C) storage of bilirubin
D) phagocytosis
E) storage of vitamins - ANSWER-C
Why do emotions such as anger or fear slow digestion?
A) because they stimulate the parasympathetic nerves supplying the GI tract
B) because they stimulate the somatic nerves that supply the GI tract
C) because they stimulate the sympathetic nerves that supply the GI tract
D) they do not affect digestion
E) because all emotions are controlled by the vagus nerve - ANSWER-C
The hard palate...(1) is the anterior portion of the roof of the mouth, (2) is formed by the maxillae and
palatine bones, and (3) is covered by a mucous membrane.
A) 2 only
B) 1 only
C) 3 only
D) both 1 and 2
E) all of these choices - ANSWER-E
The pharynx...
A) is composed of smooth muscle
B) serves the respiratory, but not digestive system
C) is lined with a serous membrane
D) extends from the internal nares to the esophagus
, 3|Page
E) all of these are correct - ANSWER-D
Deglutition...
A) occurs in voluntary, pharyngeal, and esophageal stages
B) involves the mouth, pharynx, and esophagus
C) is controlled directly by the medulla oblongata and the hypothalamus
D) A and B are correct
E) A, B, and C are correct - ANSWER-D
What does the line G point to?
A) pylorus
B) pyloric sphincter
C) rugae
D) pyloric antrum
E) greater curvature - ANSWER-D
Which of the following small intestine cells secrete lysozymes?
A) goblet cells
B) absorptive cells
C) mucosa cells
D) paneth cells
E) S cells - ANSWER-D
Which substrate is correctly matched to the brush border enzymes that digest it?
A) carbohydrate: a-dextrinase, maltase, lactase, sucrase
B) protein: aminopeptidase, dipeptidase
C) nucleotide: nucelosidases, phosphatases
D) A and B are correct
