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6. paralytic ileus is the:
- slowing or cessation of GI motility
- inability to swallow
- herniation of the fundus of the stomach into the thoracic cavity
- aspiration of food into the respiratory structures
7. which of the following is true of lipase?
- digestive fats
- stimulates the walls of the duodenum to secrete cholecystokinin
- emulsifies fats
- synthesises fats from fatty acids and glycerol
8. Enamel, dentin, and cementum are related to which structure?
9. Emulsification is most associated with which substance?
- bile
- hydrochloric acid
- trypsin
- ptyalin
10. hydrochloric acid, intrinsic factor and gastrin are:
- hormones
- secreted by the stomach
- disaccharidases
- enzymes
11. the fundus, body, and pylorus are parts of the:
- small intestine
- large intestine
- stomach
- biliary duct
12. the vagus nerve:
- speeds up gut motility and sectretion
- is sympathetic
- secretes norepinephrine as its neurotransmitter
- innervates only the upper GI tract
13. which of the following best describes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum?
- biliary tree
- small intestine
- hepatic portal circulation
- colon
14. which of the following best describes why food moves through the digestive system from the mouth toward the anus?
- peristalsis
- defecation
- emulsification
- mastication
15. which of the following words is most related to the microvilli?
- peristalsis
- absorption
- emulsification
- digestion
16. which of the following is caused by portal hypertension?
- cholecystitis
- cirrhosis of the liver
- esophageal varices
- jaundice
17. this organ synthesises clotting factors, stores vitamins, detoxifies, and helps regulate blood glucose levels
- appendix
- stomach
- liver
- pancreas
18. an antacid drug exerts its effects in the:
- stomach
- common bile duct
- hepatic portal circulation
- buccal cavity
19. pain in the RLQ is most characteristic of:
- GORD
- dumping syndrome
- appendicitis
- hiatal hernia
20. parotid, sublingual, and submandibular refer to:
- parts of the large intestine
- parts of the large intestine
- salivary glands
- hepatic ducts