Digestive System - Function, Anatomy, Physiology

Digestive System - Function, Anatomy, Physiology

Chapter 6

Multiple Choice

What are the three classes of Nutrients

• Fats, Lipids, Proteins

• Carbohydrates, Glucose, Sugar

• Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats

Multiple Choice

This simple SUGAR, is the major source of energy for the body's cells

• Glucagon

• Glucose

• Chocolate

• Lipids

Multiple Choice

Which term is used for the breakdown (destruction, digestion) of glucose?

• Glucagon

• Glycolysis

• Hypoglycemia

• Hyperglycemia

Multiple Choice

The digestive process whereby starch is converted into sugars is called

• Glycolysis

• Amylolysis

• Proteolysis

Multiple Choice

The ENZYME that breaks down lactose

• Lactolysis

• Lactate

• Lactase

• Lactaid

Multiple Select

Choose the 2 terms that mean under the tongue

• Hypoglossal

• Mandibular

• Maxillary

• Sublingual

Multiple Choice

This circular muscle is responsible for regulating the outflow of stomach contents into the small intestine.

• Cardiac sphincter

• Pyloric sphincter

• Rugae

• Esophagus

Multiple Choice

Which is longer, the small intestine or the large intestine?

• small intestine

• large intestine

Multiple Choice

This LOWER GI structure is the lower part of the large intestine

• Rectal

• Anus

• Rectum

• Anal

Multiple Choice

This LOWER GI structure is the outlet of the rectum

• Anal

• Anus

• Rectal

• Rectum

Multiple Choice

Which term means pertaining to or affecting the colon and the rectum?

• Rectal

• Colorectal

• Gastric

• Retrocolic

Multiple Choice

This term means pertaining to bile.

• Gallbladder

• Biliary

• Cholecystic

• Hepatic

Multiple Choice

What term means a decreased level of glucose in the blood?

• Hyperglycemia

• Glucagon

• Insulin

• Hypoglycemia

Multiple Choice

What substance INCREASES blood glucose levels?

• Insulin

• Glucagon

• Glucose

• Lipase