PASS 9/18 and 9/19

Front

True or False: The purpose of the cardiac sphincter is to prevent the backflow of acid into the esophagus.

Back

True

Front

True or False: A bolus of food will pass through all of the following structures: Esophagus, liver, jejunum, transverse colon

Back

False

Front

True or False: All abdominal body wall muscles help to compress the abdomen.

Back

True

Front

The cecum is a part of which gut region?

Back

Midgut

Front

The pyloric sphincter marks the transition between the ________ and the _______.

Back

stomach; duodenum

Front

Is the esophagus anterior or posterior to the trachea?

Back

Posterior

Front

The pylorus is the most ________ part of the stomach.

Back

inferior

Front

Which part of the small intestine participates the most in the function of absorption? Options: Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum

Back

Jejunum

Front

External Oblique, Internal Oblique, and Transversus Abdominis all have their origin _______ to the insertion.

Back

Lateral