Midterm Review

Front

Blood consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets suspended (floating) in a fluid known as _______.

Back

plasma

Front

The _________ is shared by both the respiratory and digestive tracts.

Back

pharnyx

Front

Which of the following is where mastication and maceration take place? stomach, mouth, esophagus, small intestine

Back

mouth

Front

Which of the following is NOT a region of the stomach? cardia, fundus, pylorus, serosa

Back

serosa

Front

Which of the following organs has no known function? Appendix, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Colon

Back

Appendix

Front

Where is the main site of chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients?

Back

small intestine

Front

Where is bile stored until needed for digestion? Options: Liver, Pancreas, Gallbladder

Back

Gallbladder

Front

What is the main function of the digestive system?

Back

breakdown food and eliminate waste

Front

The ______ functions to help stop the movement of stomach contents back into the esophagus.

Back

Esophageal sphincter

Front

The _____ is a j-shaped hollow organ that uses enzymes, acids, and muscle movement to aid in digestion.

Back

stomach