Chapter 11: Digestive System Review

Front

Where does peristalsis occur?

Back

In the esophagus

Front

What are the main functions of the small intestine?

Back

Digestion and absorption of nutrients

Front

The function of the large intestine (colon) is to:

Back

absorb water and electrolytes

Front

The two bile ducts that make up the common bile duct are: Cystic duct and hepatic duct, Pancreatic duct and cystic duct, Hepatic duct and pancreatic duct, Cystic duct and gallbladder duct

Back

Cystic duct and hepatic duct

Front

The peritoneum is:

Back

a membrane lining the abdominal cavity

Front

What is the correct way to break up the term 'appendicitis'? Options: appendicit/is, appendic/itis, a/ppendic/itis, appen/dic/itis

Back

appendic/itis

Front

Celiac disease is a condition that affects which part of the body?

Back

Intestines

Front

Cirrhosis is a condition that affects which organ in the human body?

Back

Liver

Front

Hemorrhoids are:

Back

a medical condition involving swollen veins in the rectum or anus

Front

What is a peptic ulcer?

Back

A sore on the stomach lining.