24. Chief functions of the digestive system might best be described as: (Points : 1)
A. catabolism, absorption and elimination
B. anabolism, ingestion and elimination
C. catabolism and ingestion
D. anabolism and defecation
25. Ingested food mixed with gastric juices is called: (Points : 1)
A. bolus
B. rugae
C. chyme
D. feces
26. Which is not part of the small intestine. (Points : 1)
A. ileum
B. ilium
C. jejunum
D. duodenum
27. Protein is digested or broken down into __________. (Points : 1)
A. glucose
B. fatty acids
C. amino acids
D. glycerol
28.
Another name for the alimentary canal is the:
(Points : 1)
A. respiratory system
B. elementary system
C. genitourinary (GU) tract
D. gastonintestinal (GI) tract
29. The first set of teeth you had were called: (Points : 1)
A. temporary
B. deciduous
C. conspicuous
D. permanent
30. The gall bladder and pancreas send secretions to this part of the small intestine. (Points : 1)
A. ilium
B. ileum
C. jejunum
D. duodenum
31. The tube connecting the middle ear and the nasopharynx. (Points : 1)
A. trachea
B. bronchi
C. eustachian tube
D. oropharynx
32.
Site of gas exchange (external respiration) within the lung.
(Points : 1)
A. bronchi
B. alveoli
C. bronchioles
D. laryngopharynx
33. Space containing cilia, conchae and mucous membranes, which warm and filter out air. (Points : 1)
A. nasopharynx
B. trachea
C. nasal cavity
D. alveolar ducts
34. Structure preventing food from entering the trachea. (Points : 1)
A. epiglottis
B. eustachian tube
C. larynx
D. layngopharynx
35.
Cartilaginous structure containing the vocal cords.
(Points : 1)
A. laryngopharynx
B. trachea
C. larynx
D. oropharynx
36. Shared passageway for air and food. (Points : 1)
A. oropharynx
B. nasopharynx
C. trachea
D. larynx
37. First tubes entering the lungs. (Points : 1)
A. alveolar ducts
B. bronchioles
C. bronchi
d. eustachian
38. Tube with c-shaped cartilage throughout that branches into bronchi. (Points : 1)
a. bronchioles
B. trachea
C. larynx
D. alveolar ducts
39. If you swallow water and choke on it, _________ has failed to properly function. (Points : 1)
A. larynx
B. bronchi
C. oropharynx
D. epiglottis
40. This organ stores and concentrates bile. (Points : 1)
A. liver
B. small intestine
C. gall bladder
D. pancreas
41.
Besides producting bile, this organ detoxifies drugs and alcohol.
(Points : 1)
A. stomach
B. liver
C. gall bladder
D. pancreas
42. This organ contains chief, parietal and goblet cells. (Points : 1)
A. stomach
B. small intestine
C. large intestine
D. parotid gland
43. This organ contains a sphincter whose malfunction can lead to heartburn. (Points : 1)
A. small intestine
B. large intestine
C. stomach
D. trachea
44. This is the major site of absorption of digested carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins as well as vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes. (Points : 1)
A. large intestine
B. stomach
C. oral cavity
D. small intestine
45. Largest exocrine organ/gland in the body. (Points : 1)
A. liver
B. salivary
C. parotid
D. pancreas
46.
This gland contains cells which produce salivary amylase.
(Points : 1)
A. pancreas
B. parotid gland
C. stomach
D. gall bladder
47. Functions of this organ include water absorption and Vitamin K synthesis. (Points : 1)
A. small intestine
B. liver
C. large intestine
D. stomach
49. The site where lung tissue and capillaries enmesh to efficiently transfer oxygen and carbon dioxide. (Points : 1)
A. bronchi
B. trachea
C. bronchioles
D. alveolar sacs
50. This structure bifurcates (splits) to send air to the right and left lungs. (Points : 1)
A. bronchioles
B. eustachian tube
C. bronchi
D. trachea
51. This structure contains the vocal cords. (Points : 1)
A. oropharynx
B. trachea
C. larynx
D. nasopharynx