What is the path of the digestive system? Options: Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestines, Large Intestines, Anus

Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestines, Large Intestines, Anus

A man with indigestion learns from his physician that his digestive system is not adequately breaking down proteins. Which is the best explanation for why this is occurring?

Pepsin enzymes are not being produced correctly in the stomach.

Which statement explains how the small and large intestine work together to complete digestion?

The small intestine absorbs nutrients and the large intestine absorbs water.

Patients with serious intestinal disease may have a portion of their small intestine removed. Which issue may occur as a result?

Nutrient absorption will be less efficient.

Which of the following would result in a decrease in the efficiency of fat digestion? a decrease in bile production in the gall bladder , an increase in trypsin production in the duodenum , an increase in the pancreatic amylase production in the pancreas

a decrease in bile production in the gall bladder

A patient recently had their gall bladder removed. They have been struggling with greasy stools after meals with high fat content. Which of the following explains why this may be occurring? The liver can't produce bile fast enough to digest all the lipids.

The liver can't produce bile fast enough to digest all the lipids.

An infant is experiencing impaired peristalsis. Which event below is most likely to occur? The food may not be pushed through the intestinal tract.

The food may not be pushed through the intestinal tract.

Digestive System Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The chewing and grinding of food into smaller pieces is an example of...

Back

Mechanical Digestion

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one secondary (helper) organ of the digestive system? Options: Small Intestine, Esophagus, Gallbladder, Stomach

Back

Gallbladder

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Bile is made by which digestive organ? Options: Gallbladder, Stomach, Rectum, Liver

Back

Liver

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which digestive organ makes digestive juices to help the small intestine absorb nutrients? Options: Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Esophagus

Back

Pancreas

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Nutrients from digested food are absorbed in which digestive organ? Options: Small Intestine, Stomach, Large Intestine, Gallbladder

Back

Small Intestine

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT part of the digestive tract? (Hint: Identify the secondary organ.) Options: Mouth, Esophagus, Small Intestine, Liver

Back

Liver

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Number 4 is pointing to the....

Back

Rectum

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