Exam Studyguide Questions with Correct Detailed
Answers
Introduction:
This study guide covers BIOL 252 final-exam material across the
endocrine, cardiovascular, blood, digestive, respiratory, lymphatic,
immune, reproductive, and urinary systems. It contains question-
and-answer material covering key physiological processes,
hormones, organ functions, circulation, gas exchange, immunity,
reproduction, nephron function, and acid-base balance.
Exam Questions and Answers
76.trypsin's role in digestion--- correct precise answer --- proteins
into peptides
77.Bicarbonate's role in digestion--- correct precise answer ---
neutralizes chyme acidity
,78.Mouth role in digestion--- correct precise answer --- >lingual
lipase and salivary amylase will begin chemical digestion
>teeth will mechanically break down food to create a bolus
79.salivary gland role in digestion--- correct precise answer ---
lubricates, dissolves, and begins chemical digestion
80.Esophagus role in digestion--- correct precise answer ---
transports bolus from the mouth to the stomach
81.Stomach role in digestion--- correct precise answer --- mixing
chamber and holding reservoir for chyme
82.pancreas role in digestion--- correct precise answer ---
pancreatic juice creates the proper PH for the action of digestive
enzymes
83.Gallbladder role in digestion--- correct precise answer --- holds
bile
84.Small intestine role in digestion--- correct precise answer ---
completes digestion (mainly carbs) and is involved in motility.
, 85.Large intestine role in digestion--- correct precise answer ---
absorb water and other nutrients collects food residue for excretion
86.What hormones communicate with the stomach?--- correct
precise answer --- ACH and gastrin stimulate more HCI
87.What effect do the hormones of the small intestine have on the
digestive process?--- correct precise answer --- secretin and
cholecystokinin (tells pancrease to secrete more bile)
88.How do the stomach and duodenum communicate, and what
hormones do they use?--- correct precise answer --- g cells relax the
pyloric sphincter
89.What are the phases of digestion--- correct precise answer ---
cephalic--- correct precise answer --- prepares to eat
90.What are the phases of digestion--- correct precise answer ---
gastric--- correct precise answer --- food digestion in the stomach
91.What are the phases of digestion--- correct precise answer ---
intestinal--- correct precise answer --- food arrives in the duodenum