Digestive System III

Front

Which of the following is not a salivary gland? sublingual gland, submandibular gland, submaxillary gland, parotid gland

Back

submaxillary gland

Front

The _____ makes up a majority of the tooth and is found in the middle

Back

dentin

Front

What does B12 require for absorption?

Back

intrinsic factor from parietal cells

Front

Which is NOT a function of the Digestive System? Options: To rid the body of solid waste, Absorb nutrients for energy & growth, Break down nutrients from food, Assist in normal nervous system development

Back

Assist in normal nervous system development

Front

What is the name of the tube that runs through the entire body related to the digestive system?

Back

gastrointestinal tract

Front

The pancreatic juice contains ____ that assists in hydrolyzing fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

Back

Lipase

Front

The process of changing complex foods into simpler substances so they can be absorbed is called ____.

Back

digestion

Front

The large intestine is _____.

Back

shorter in length but larger in diameter than the small intestine

Front

What substance activates pepsinogen?

Back

hydrochloric acid

Front

Pancreatic juice contains ____that neutralizes the acid content of the stomach.

Back

Sodium bicarbonate