Anatomy and Physiology 2 - Digestive
system Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
digestive system - Correct answer-consists of a muscular tube, digestive tract, and
accessory organs
digestive tract is also called what? - Correct answer-alimentary canal or
gastrointestinal tract
alimentary canal - Correct answer-digestive tube that extends from the mouth to
the anus (gastrointestinal tract)
digestion includes both _______________ and _________________ processes -
Correct answer-physical and chemical
Functions of the digestive system - Correct answer-ingest food, break down of
food into small molecules, absorb nutrient molecules, and eliminate nondigestible
waste
parotid salivary gland - Correct answer-Function: secretes alpha-amylase which is
the first step in the decomposition of starches during mastication
,submandibular salivary gland - Correct answer-Function: produce salivary
amylase, which aids in the breakdown of starches in the mouth; secrete mucin
which aids in the lubrication of the food bolus as it travels through the esophagus
sublingual salivary gland - Correct answer-Function: produce mainly mucus
tongue - Correct answer-manipulates food for chewing and swallowing; a taste
organ
oral cavity function: - Correct answer-receptacle for food; works with associated
structures (teeth, tongue) to break up food and pass food and liquids to pharynx
esophagus function - Correct answer-Secretes mucus and transports foo into the
stomach; peristalsis
diaphragm function - Correct answer-contracts to allow the lungs to expand when
breathing in air
Liver functions - Correct answer-Responsible for: The metabolism of fats, proteins,
and carbohydrates. Excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones, and drugs.
Enzyme activation. Storage of glycogen, vitamins, and minerals. Synthesis of
plasma proteins, such as albumin, and clotting factors. Blood detoxification and
purification. Bile production and secretion.
, Gallbladder function - Correct answer-Store & concentrate bile produced by the
liver until it is needed in the small intestine
pancreas function - Correct answer-regulates blood sugar (insulin & glucagon)
Secretes pancreatic juice which breaks down all categories of food
produces digestive enzymes for fats, carbs, and proteins
pharynx function - Correct answer-passageway for food and air
small intestine function - Correct answer-Absorbs most nutrients; Main absorption
organ of the digestive tract
large intestine function - Correct answer-Concentrates, mixes, and stores waste
material; Absorbs water, ions, and vitamins; Produces some B vitamins and
vitamin K; stores some indigestible waste until eliminated
upper labium - Correct answer-upper lip
lower labium - Correct answer-bottom lip
hard palate function - Correct answer-direct food to esophagus, vocalization, divide
nasal cavity and mouth
soft palate function - Correct answer-seal nasal cavity during swallowing,
movements of vocalization
system Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
digestive system - Correct answer-consists of a muscular tube, digestive tract, and
accessory organs
digestive tract is also called what? - Correct answer-alimentary canal or
gastrointestinal tract
alimentary canal - Correct answer-digestive tube that extends from the mouth to
the anus (gastrointestinal tract)
digestion includes both _______________ and _________________ processes -
Correct answer-physical and chemical
Functions of the digestive system - Correct answer-ingest food, break down of
food into small molecules, absorb nutrient molecules, and eliminate nondigestible
waste
parotid salivary gland - Correct answer-Function: secretes alpha-amylase which is
the first step in the decomposition of starches during mastication
,submandibular salivary gland - Correct answer-Function: produce salivary
amylase, which aids in the breakdown of starches in the mouth; secrete mucin
which aids in the lubrication of the food bolus as it travels through the esophagus
sublingual salivary gland - Correct answer-Function: produce mainly mucus
tongue - Correct answer-manipulates food for chewing and swallowing; a taste
organ
oral cavity function: - Correct answer-receptacle for food; works with associated
structures (teeth, tongue) to break up food and pass food and liquids to pharynx
esophagus function - Correct answer-Secretes mucus and transports foo into the
stomach; peristalsis
diaphragm function - Correct answer-contracts to allow the lungs to expand when
breathing in air
Liver functions - Correct answer-Responsible for: The metabolism of fats, proteins,
and carbohydrates. Excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones, and drugs.
Enzyme activation. Storage of glycogen, vitamins, and minerals. Synthesis of
plasma proteins, such as albumin, and clotting factors. Blood detoxification and
purification. Bile production and secretion.
, Gallbladder function - Correct answer-Store & concentrate bile produced by the
liver until it is needed in the small intestine
pancreas function - Correct answer-regulates blood sugar (insulin & glucagon)
Secretes pancreatic juice which breaks down all categories of food
produces digestive enzymes for fats, carbs, and proteins
pharynx function - Correct answer-passageway for food and air
small intestine function - Correct answer-Absorbs most nutrients; Main absorption
organ of the digestive tract
large intestine function - Correct answer-Concentrates, mixes, and stores waste
material; Absorbs water, ions, and vitamins; Produces some B vitamins and
vitamin K; stores some indigestible waste until eliminated
upper labium - Correct answer-upper lip
lower labium - Correct answer-bottom lip
hard palate function - Correct answer-direct food to esophagus, vocalization, divide
nasal cavity and mouth
soft palate function - Correct answer-seal nasal cavity during swallowing,
movements of vocalization
