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Self-assessment 3

front 1

What is/are the primary target organs(s) for the action of cholecystokinin?

back 1

gallbladdder and pancreas

front 2

Jenny has just has undergone a cholecystectomy. After recovery, Jenny will no longer

back 2

have an extra reservoir for bile.

front 3

Colonic irrigation is a popular practice for treatment of

back 3

constipation

front 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of the appendix?

back 4

it stores lymph cells

front 5

Which of the following results from reverse peristalsis?

back 5

vomiting

front 6

After chewing and swallowing a portion of food, what becomes of the salivary amylase in the stomach?

back 6

it is inactivated by gastric juice

front 7

The chief purpose of the gallbladder is to store a substance that is required for the assimilation of dietary

back 7

fats only

front 8

Jim went for his annual medical check-up and was diagnosed with heartburn. Which of the following actions is most likely causing jim's condition?

back 8

defective lower esophageal activity

front 9

The primary treatment for ulcer caused by the presence of H.pylori is

back 9

Antibiotics

front 10

What is the function of mucus in the stomach?

back 10

protects stomach cells from gastric juices

front 11

After swallowing, in what order does food pass through the regions of the GI tract?

back 11

stomach,duodenum,jejunum,ileum,colon

front 12

A bolus is conducted past the diaphragm through the

back 12

esophagus

front 13

The most common cause for the development of ulcers is

back 13

infection from H.pylori

front 14

What are lacteals?

back 14

intestinal lymphatic vessels

front 15

WHat is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

back 15

creates an optimum acidity

front 16

The organism H.pylori has been identified as one of the major causes of

back 16

gastric ulcers

front 17

An example of an important function of the colon would be its absorption of

back 17

salts

front 18

Which of the following is a function of sphincter muscles?

back 18

control the passage of food through the GI tract

front 19

What is mastication?

back 19

the act of chewing

front 20

Untreated gastroesophageal reflux increases the risk for the more serious condition known as

back 20

Barrett's esophagus

front 21

The living bacteria found in yogurt are known as

back 21

probiotics

front 22

Which of the following is a significant property of dietary fiber?

back 22

promotes water retention of stools

front 23

What types of enzymes are responsible for hydrolyzing the proteins in foods?

back 23

proteases

front 24

A peptic ulcer resides in the

back 24

stomach or duodenum only

front 25

After the pancreatic juices have mixed with chyme in the small intestine, which of the following describes the pH of the resulting mixture?

back 25

Approximately neutral

front 26

What is the very first thing you should do if you suspect someone is choking on food?

back 26

Ask the person to make sounds from the throat

front 27

Which of the following is an important function of the instestinal villi crypts?

back 27

secretation of juices into the small instestine

front 28

What is the function of bile?

back 28

emulsifies

front 29

Into what region of the intestinal tract does the stomach empty?

back 29

duodenum

front 30

Which of the following is a feature of the lymphatic system?

back 30

It carries fats away from the instestines

front 31

During the process of digestion, at what point does the stomach begin to release chyme?

back 31

When the chyme is liquefied

front 32

What is the first vessel to recieve absorbed water-soluble vitmains?

back 32

hepatic portal vein

front 33

Which of the following are found on the microvilli and function to break apart small nutrients into the final products of digestion?

back 33

Enzymes

front 34

A person on a low-fiber diet is at increased risk for experiencing elevated rectal vein pressure leading to formation of

back 34

hemorrhoids

front 35

important functions of hydrochloric acid in digestion/absorption includes all of the following EXCEPT

back 35

it activates pancreatic lipase

front 36

A decrease in the flow of blood to the intestines is known as

back 36

Intestinal ischemia

front 37

Which of the following is a characteristic of pancreatic digestive enzyme function?

back 37

The pancreas can increase the activity of fat-degrading enzymes in response to more fat in the diet

front 38

All of the following are important issues in the treatment or management of existing ulcers except

back 38

Gastric acid release should be suppressed

front 39

What is reflux?

back 39

backward flow of chyme

front 40

Immediately after absorption, what circulatory system carries the fat-soluble vitamins and large fats?

back 40

Lymphatic