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A&P 102 FINAL EXAM IVY TECH
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
From the stomach, food passes into the duodenum, then the
jejunum, and then the ileum. - correct answer -True
Matthew takes a drug that inhibits the production of HCl in the
stomach to ease the symptoms of a gastric ulcer. If he takes it for
a long time, digestion of which nutrient would be affected the
most? - correct answer -Proteins
The major mixing movement in the small intestine is
accomplished by - correct answer -segmentation
The hormone secretin - correct answer -stimulates release of
pancreatic juice.
The cecum is located at the inferior end of the descending colon. -
correct answer -False
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Changes in the mouth associated with aging include - correct
answer -thinning enamel.
The stomach is C-shaped and extends from the duodenum to the
spleen. - correct answer -False
Heartburn is usually caused by the effects of gastric juice on the -
correct answer -esophogus
All of the enzymes that digest protein are - correct answer -
Activated by HCI
Bile salts function like detergents in that they ___________ fat
globules - correct answer -emulsify
The mechanical breakup of food particles in the mouth is called -
correct answer -mastication
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One of the functions of the large intestine is to - correct answer -
absorb ingested water.
Which constituent of bile has a digestive function? - correct
answer -Bile salts
The digestive system - correct answer -ingests food, propels food,
mechanically and chemically breaks down food, absorbs
nutrients, and defecates the remainder.
Feces contain - correct answer -electrolytes.
undigested food.
bacteria.
all of the above.
The _______ is the layer of the alimentary canal that absorbs
nutrients - correct answer -Mucosa
Salivary amylase digests - correct answer -carbohydrates
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Activities of the digestive system generally increase when it is
stimulated by - correct answer -parasympathetic impulses.
A set of primary teeth consists of 20 teeth, whereas a set of
secondary teeth consists of 32 teeth. - correct answer -true
Carbohydrates include cholesterol and phospholipids. - correct
answer -False
About 75% of the minerals in the body are in bones and teeth as
calcium and phosphorus, and homeostatic mechanisms regulate
their concentrations. - correct answer -True
Excess potassium - correct answer -is excreted in urine.
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are - correct answer -
macronutrients
A&P 102 FINAL EXAM IVY TECH
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
From the stomach, food passes into the duodenum, then the
jejunum, and then the ileum. - correct answer -True
Matthew takes a drug that inhibits the production of HCl in the
stomach to ease the symptoms of a gastric ulcer. If he takes it for
a long time, digestion of which nutrient would be affected the
most? - correct answer -Proteins
The major mixing movement in the small intestine is
accomplished by - correct answer -segmentation
The hormone secretin - correct answer -stimulates release of
pancreatic juice.
The cecum is located at the inferior end of the descending colon. -
correct answer -False
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Changes in the mouth associated with aging include - correct
answer -thinning enamel.
The stomach is C-shaped and extends from the duodenum to the
spleen. - correct answer -False
Heartburn is usually caused by the effects of gastric juice on the -
correct answer -esophogus
All of the enzymes that digest protein are - correct answer -
Activated by HCI
Bile salts function like detergents in that they ___________ fat
globules - correct answer -emulsify
The mechanical breakup of food particles in the mouth is called -
correct answer -mastication
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One of the functions of the large intestine is to - correct answer -
absorb ingested water.
Which constituent of bile has a digestive function? - correct
answer -Bile salts
The digestive system - correct answer -ingests food, propels food,
mechanically and chemically breaks down food, absorbs
nutrients, and defecates the remainder.
Feces contain - correct answer -electrolytes.
undigested food.
bacteria.
all of the above.
The _______ is the layer of the alimentary canal that absorbs
nutrients - correct answer -Mucosa
Salivary amylase digests - correct answer -carbohydrates
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Activities of the digestive system generally increase when it is
stimulated by - correct answer -parasympathetic impulses.
A set of primary teeth consists of 20 teeth, whereas a set of
secondary teeth consists of 32 teeth. - correct answer -true
Carbohydrates include cholesterol and phospholipids. - correct
answer -False
About 75% of the minerals in the body are in bones and teeth as
calcium and phosphorus, and homeostatic mechanisms regulate
their concentrations. - correct answer -True
Excess potassium - correct answer -is excreted in urine.
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are - correct answer -
macronutrients
