organ that makes bile to break down fats; also filters poisons and drugs out of the blood
0%
liver
0%
stomach
0%
pancreas
0%
gallbladder
Q.3.
4-6 hours after a meal
0%
ileum
0%
how long does it take for the stomach to empty?
0%
cholelithiasis
0%
anorexia
Q.4.
the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
0%
secretion
0%
absorption
0%
ingestion
0%
mastication
Q.5.
Cells found in gastric glands that secrete hydrochloric acid (for hydrolysis of ingested food) and gastric intrinsic factor (for absorption of vitamin B-12).
0%
salivary glands
0%
parietal cells
0%
villi
0%
pepsinogen
Q.6.
backflow of contents of the stomach into the esophagus, often resulting from abnormal function of the lower esophageal sphincter, causing burning pain in the esophagus
0%
clostridium difficile
0%
gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD
0%
gastroenteritis
0%
irritable bowel syndrome
Q.7.
travels down the left side of the abdominal cavity to the sigmoid colon
0%
jejunum
0%
duodenum
0%
descending colon
0%
ileum
Q.8.
Hard, slow stools that are difficult to eliminate; often a result of too little fiber in the diet
0%
cirrhosis
0%
constipation
0%
irritable bowel syndrome
0%
diarrhea
Q.9.
chronic disease charaterized by degeneration of liver tissue most oftern caused by alcoholism or a nutritional deficiency (cirrho = yellow)
0%
constipation
0%
cholelithiasis
0%
cirrhosis
0%
gastroenteritis
Q.10.
digestive proteins found in pancreatic secretions that breakdown all organic nutrients
0%
pepsinogen
0%
pancreatic enzymes
0%
bile
0%
esophagus
Q.11.
decreased or poor appetite
0%
anorexia
0%
diarrhea
0%
gastroenteritis
0%
constipation
Q.12.
inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), usually transmitted orally through fecal contamination of food or water
0%
hepatitis A
0%
hepatitis D
0%
cholecystitis
0%
hepatitis C
Q.13.
MUST COEXIST WITH HEPATITIS B, transmitted by blood and body fluids, prophylaxis: hygiene, blood donor screening, disposable equipment, no sharing of personal items, sterilization of instrumetns,condom use
0%
hepatitis D
0%
hepatitis E
0%
peptic ulcer
0%
obstipation
Q.14.
gallstones
0%
cholelithiasis
0%
cirrhosis
0%
gastroenteritis
0%
hepatitis
Q.15.
open sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum
0%
diarrhea
0%
constipation
0%
gastroenteritis
0%
peptic ulcer
Q.16.
first part of small intestines, most digestion takes place, chemicals released from liver, gall bladder, and pancreas
0%
stomach
0%
jejunum
0%
ileum
0%
duodenum
Q.17.
precursor of pepsin
0%
rennin
0%
chyme
0%
pepsinogen
0%
bile
Q.18.
A substance produced by the liver that breaks up fat particles stored in gall bladder
0%
chyme
0%
rennin
0%
bile
0%
pepsinogen
Q.19.
Canines, have sharp points to tear food and have the longest root than any other teeth.
0%
molars
0%
cuspids
0%
incisors
0%
caries
Q.20.
the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
0%
palate
0%
uvula
0%
pharynx
0%
esophagus
Q.21.
A,D,E,K
0%
enteroendocrine glands
0%
electrolytes
0%
fat soluble vitamins
0%
cholelithiasis
Q.22.
the process by which wastes are removed from the body
0%
excretion
0%
ingestion
0%
obstipation
0%
hepatitis
Q.23.
mineral substances, such as sodium and potassium, that are normally found in the blood
0%
electrolytes
0%
bile
0%
digestive enzymes
0%
water soluble vitamins
Q.24.
a muscular sac attached to the liver that secretes bile and stores it until needed for digestion
0%
stomach
0%
pancreas
0%
liver
0%
gallbladder
Q.25.
the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body
0%
absorption
0%
digestion
0%
secretion
0%
stomach
Q.26.
Coats the lining of the stomach
0%
bile
0%
parietal cells
0%
alkaline mucus
0%
pepsinogen
Q.27.
an enzyme that occurs in gastric juice coagulates milk
0%
bile
0%
parietal cells
0%
rennin
0%
pepsinogen
Q.28.
located partially behind the stomach in the abdomen, and it functions as both an endocrine and exocrine gland. It produces digestive enzymes as well as insulin and glucagon
0%
gallbladder
0%
stomach
0%
liver
0%
pancreas
Q.29.
inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), which is transmitted sexually or by exposure to contaminated blood or body fluids
0%
cirrhosis
0%
cholecystitis
0%
hepatitis B
0%
hep B
Q.30.
eating disorder characterized by refusal to eat
0%
gastroenteritis
0%
irritable bowel syndrome
0%
cirrhosis
0%
anorexia nervosa
Q.31.
throat; passageway for food to the esophagus and air to the larynx
0%
pharynx
0%
stomach
0%
liver
0%
esophagus
Q.32.
a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate
0%
pharynx
0%
esophagus
0%
palate
0%
uvula
Q.33.
portion of the colon that extends upward from the cecum
0%
ascending colon
0%
large intestine
0%
cecum
0%
transverse colon
Q.34.
frequent and watery bowel movements
0%
diarrhea
0%
hepatitis
0%
peptic ulcer
0%
constipation
Q.35.
inflammation of the gall bladder
0%
gastroenteritis
0%
cirrhosis
0%
hepatitis
0%
cholecystitis
Q.36.
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal
0%
pancreas
0%
liver
0%
stomach
0%
large intestine
Q.37.
inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is transmitted by exposure to infected blood; this strain is rarely contracted sexually
0%
cholecystitis
0%
hepatitis C
0%
cirrhosis
0%
gastroenteritis
Q.38.
portion of the colon (resembling an "S" in shape) that terminates at the rectum
0%
sigmoid colon
0%
cecum
0%
transverse colon
0%
rectum
Q.39.
the process of chewing
0%
constipation
0%
ingestion
0%
pepsinogen
0%
mastication
Q.40.
tiny, finger-like structures that protrude from the wall of the intestine
0%
villi
0%
chyme
0%
duodenum
0%
pharynx
Q.41.
the failure of the palate to close during the early development of the fetus
0%
peptic ulcer
0%
constipation
0%
cleft palate
0%
palate
Q.42.
alcoholism
0%
irritable bowel syndrome
0%
vitamin produced by liver
0%
alkaline mucus
0%
leading cause of cirrhosis
Q.43.
C,B
0%
water soluble vitamins
0%
clostridium difficile
0%
vitamin produced by liver
0%
electrolytes
Q.44.
the last section of the digestive system, where water is absorbed from food and the remaining material is eliminated from the body
0%
large intestine
0%
liver
0%
esophagus
0%
stomach
Q.45.
Second part of the small intestine
0%
duodenum
0%
jejunum
0%
ileum
0%
cecum
Q.46.
digestion, absorption, elimination
0%
gastroenteritis
0%
pancreatic enzymes
0%
functions of digestive system
0%
vitamin produced by liver
Q.47.
cavities
0%
caries
0%
chyme
0%
diarrhea
0%
mastication
Q.48.
severe constipation resulting from an obstruction in the intestines
0%
ingestion
0%
bile
0%
anorexia
0%
obstipation
Q.49.
glands of the mouth that produce saliva, a digestive secretion
0%
liver
0%
salivary glands
0%
gallbladder
0%
pancreas
Q.50.
Sharp front teeth that cut food
0%
molars
0%
anorexia
0%
bicuspids
0%
incisors
Q.51.
first part of the large intestine
0%
cecum
0%
ileum
0%
duodenum
0%
jejunum
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