Chapter 11 - Digestive System

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What is the name of the first part of the small intestine?
1. Ileum
2. Duodenum
3. Jejunum
4. Colon
What is the function of the stomach?
1. To absorb nutrients
2. To mix food with enzymes to begin digestion
3. To release bile into the small intestine
4. To excrete waste
What is the name of the condition where swollen veins in the rectum and anus cause pain and bleeding during bowel movements?
1. Crohn's disease
2. Ulcerative colitis
3. Hemorrhoids
4. Celiac disease
What is the name of the condition where the lining of the stomach or small intestine is damaged and a sore (ulcer) forms?
1. Irritable bowel syndrome
2. Peptic ulcer disease
3. Diverticulitis
4. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
What is the name of the condition where undigested food and waste products pass through the large intestine too quickly, resulting in diarrhea?
1. Malabsorption syndrome
2. Fructose intolerance
3. Lactose intolerance
4. Dumping syndrome
What is the function of the esophagus?
1. To mix food with enzymes to begin digestion
2. To absorb nutrients
3. To transport food to the stomach
4. To excrete waste
What is the name of the wave-like contractions that move food through the digestive system?
1. Peristalsis
2. Axon potentials
3. Myocardial contractions
4. Twitch fibers
What is the name of the condition where there is not enough sugar in the blood?
1. Metabolic syndrome
2. Hyperglycemia
3. Hypoglycemia
4. Diabetes
What is the name of the condition where the lining of the stomach is damaged and stomach acid leaks into the esophagus?
1. Diverticulitis
2. Irritable bowel syndrome
3. Peptic ulcer disease
4. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
What is the name of the condition where the body cannot properly metabolize fructose, a sugar found in fruits and some vegetables?
1. Fructose intolerance
2. Dumping syndrome
3. Lactose intolerance
4. Malabsorption syndrome
What is the name of the valve that prevents food from going back up the esophagus?
1. Esophageal sphincter
2. Ileocecal valve
3. Pyloric valve
4. Cardiac valve
What is the name of the condition where the body cannot absorb certain key nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals?
1. Dumping syndrome
2. Malabsorption syndrome
3. Fructose intolerance
4. Lactose intolerance
What is the function of bile in the digestive system?
1. To excrete waste
2. To absorb nutrients
3. To break down fats
4. To mix food with enzymes to begin digestion
What is the name of the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?
1. Colon
2. Duodenum
3. Jejunum
4. Esophagus
What is the name of the condition where the muscles of the large intestine contract abnormally, causing abdominal pain and diarrhea or constipation?
1. Irritable bowel syndrome
2. Diverticulitis
3. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
4. Peptic ulcer disease
What is the name of the condition where the lining of the digestive tract becomes inflamed, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss?
1. Ulcerative colitis
2. Celiac disease
3. Hemorrhoids
4. Crohn's disease
What is the name of the condition where the lining of the small intestine is damaged by gluten?
1. Celiac disease
2. Ulcerative colitis
3. Crohn's disease
4. Hemorrhoids
What is the enzyme in the stomach that breaks down proteins?
1. Trypsin
2. Amylase
3. Pepsin
4. Lipase
What is the name of the enzyme in the small intestine that breaks down lactose?
1. Lactase
2. Lipase
3. Amylase
4. Fructase
What is the name of the condition where hard deposits form in the gallbladder?
1. Gallstones
2. Cirrhosis
3. Hepatitis
4. Pancreatitis
What is the name of the sac that stores bile in the liver?
1. Gallbladder
2. Pancreatic duct
3. Biliary tree
4. Liver duct
What is the name of the main sugar found in milk?
1. Glucose
2. Fructose
3. Sucrose
4. Lactose
What is the function of the salivary glands in the digestive system?
1. To store excess stomach acid
2. To excrete waste
3. To absorb nutrients
4. To mix food with enzymes to begin digestion
What is the name of the condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed?
1. Cirrhosis
2. Hepatitis
3. Pancreatitis
4. Gallstones
What is the name of the condition where the lining of the large intestine becomes inflamed?
1. Celiac disease
2. Hemorrhoids
3. Crohn's disease
4. Ulcerative colitis
What is the function of the large intestine?
1. To excrete waste
2. To absorb nutrients
3. To transport food to the stomach
4. To mix food with enzymes to begin digestion
What is the function of the small intestine?
1. To transport food to the stomach
2. To mix food with enzymes to begin digestion
3. To absorb nutrients
4. To excrete waste
What is the name of the ring of muscle at the end of the stomach that opens to allow food into the small intestine?
1. Esophageal sphincter
2. Pyloric sphincter
3. Sphincter of Oddi
4. Anal sphincter
What is the name of the condition where there is too much sugar in the blood?
1. Hyperglycemia
2. Diabetes
3. Hypoglycemia
4. Metabolic syndrome
What is the name of the condition where the body cannot properly metabolize lactose, a sugar found in milk?
1. Fructose intolerance
2. Lactose intolerance
3. Malabsorption syndrome
4. Dumping syndrome
What is the name of the condition where the muscles of the stomach do not function properly, causing nausea, vomiting, and bloating?
1. Aspiration
2. Esophageal varices
3. Esophageal cancer
4. Gastroparesis
What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
1. To excrete waste
2. To release enzymes to break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins
3. To mix food with enzymes to begin digestion
4. To absorb nutrients
What is the name of the condition where the liver becomes inflamed?
1. Cirrhosis
2. Gallstones
3. Hepatitis
4. Pancreatitis
What is the name of the condition where the lining of the stomach or small intestine is damaged by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori?
1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
2. Peptic ulcer disease
3. Diverticulitis
4. Irritable bowel syndrome
What is the name of the condition where the body does not produce or use insulin properly, resulting in high blood sugar?
1. Diabetes
2. Hyperglycemia
3. Hypoglycemia
4. Metabolic syndrome
What is the name of the enzyme in saliva that breaks down carbohydrates?
1. Lipase
2. Trypsin
3. Pepsin
4. Amylase
What is the name of the condition where diverticula (small pockets) form in the lining of the large intestine?
1. Peptic ulcer disease
2. Diverticulitis
3. Irritable bowel syndrome
4. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
What is the name of the condition where the liver is damaged and scar tissue replaces healthy tissue?
1. Pancreatitis
2. Gallstones
3. Cirrhosis
4. Hepatitis
What is the function of the appendix in the digestive system?
1. To mix food with enzymes to begin digestion
2. To excrete waste
3. Unknown
4. To absorb nutrients
What is the name of the condition where the muscles of the esophagus do not function properly and allow food and liquid to enter the lungs?
1. Esophageal varices
2. Esophageal cancer
3. Aspiration
4. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
What is the name of the condition where a combination of risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and obesity, increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease?
1. Hypoglycemia
2. Metabolic syndrome
3. Diabetes
4. Hyperglycemia

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