Which of the following is the rhythmic motion that moves food though the digestive system?
A. bolus
B. peristalsis
C. gastroesophageal reflux
D. absorption
Q. 2The ________ produces bile and the ________ stores it.
A. pancreas; bladder
B. gallbladder; pancreas
C. gallbladder; liver
D. liver; gallbladder
Q. 3Tom has been recently diagnosed with celiac disease. Which of the following should he NOT eat?
A. broccoli
B. eggs
C. pasta
D. milk
Q. 4The sphincter muscle between the stomach and the small intestine is the
A. ileocecal sphincter.
B. lower esophageal sphincter.
C. upper sphincter.
D. pyloric sphincter.
Q. 5Matching
A. frequent, loose, watery stools
B. erosion of stomach lining
C. immune system response to gluten can cause malabsorption
D. inflammation of the stomach caused by a virus
E. crystals form from abnormally thick bile
F. hypersensitivity to stimuli in the large intestine
22. Peptic ulcer
23. Gallstones
24. Gastroenteritis
25. Celiac disease
26. Irritable bowel syndrome
27. Diarrhea
Q. 6What can occur when the epiglottis doesn't work properly?
A. hiccups
B. choking
C. swallowing
D. coughing
Q. 7Matching
A. passes food to the stomach
B. produces hydrochloric acid (HCl)
C. where most digestion and absorption occurs
D. responsible for absorption of water
E. separates the stomach from the small intestine
F. produces most digestive enzymes
16. Esophagus
17. Stomach
18. Small intestine
19. Large intestine
20. Pyloric sphincter
21. Pancreas
Q. 8Approximately one cup of chyme is released into the small intestine every 30 seconds during digestion.
Indicate whether statement is true or false.
Q. 9The epiglottis is a small flap that closes off your larynx during swallowing.
Indicate whether statement is true or false.
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