Medical Term - Digestive System

Open Ended

Why is understanding the digestive system important for overall health?

Multiple Choice

Which combining form is correctly matched with its digestive structure?

• hepat/o - liver

• cholecyst/o - pancreas

• odont/i - stomach

• enter/o - esophagus

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organs is considered an accessory organ of the digestive system?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Gallbladder

• Rectum

Multiple Select

Which of the following structures are part of the upper GI tract?

• Pharynx

• Esophagus

• Large intestine

• Stomach

Open Ended

Explain the roles of the lips in the oral cavity beyond eating.

Open Ended

Describe how the hard and soft palates contribute to the process of swallowing.

Fill in the Blank

The flexible posterior portion of the palate that closes off the nasal passage during swallowing is called the ___.

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the lingual frenum?

• Contains taste buds

• Attaches tongue to the floor of the mouth

• Surrounds the opening to the oral cavity

• Covers the hard palate

Multiple Choice

Which structure surrounds, supports, and attaches to the teeth?

• Periodontium

• Gingiva

• Sulcus

• Enamel

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the dental arches are correct?

• The maxillary arch is the upper jaw and does not move.

• The mandibular arch is the lower jaw and is movable.

• The temporomandibular joint is formed at the back of the mouth where the arches meet.

• The mandibular arch is the upper jaw and does not move.

Multiple Select

Based on the diagrams and descriptions, which teeth are present in both the maxillary and mandibular arches?

• Central incisor

• First premolar

• Second molar

• Third molar

Fill in the Blank

Incisors and canines are used for ___ and tearing.

Open Ended

Describe the differences between primary and permanent dentition, including the number of teeth and timing of eruption.

Multiple Choice

What is the hardest substance in the human body that covers the crown of the tooth?

• Enamel

• Dentin

• Cementum

• Pulp

Fill in the Blank

The portion of the tooth above the gum line is covered with ___

Multiple Choice

Which part of the tooth contains a rich supply of blood vessels and nerves?

• Enamel

• Dentin

• Pulp

• Cementum

Open Ended

Explain the role of saliva in the digestive process and oral health.

Multiple Choice

Where are the sublingual glands located?

• On the floor of the mouth under the tongue

• Near the mandible

• In front of each ear

• On the roof of the mouth

Multiple Select

Which of the following are pairs of salivary glands found in the human mouth?

• Parotid glands

• Sublingual glands

• Submandibular glands

• Pituitary glands

Fill in the Blank

The epiglottis closes the entrance to the ___ to prevent food and liquid from entering during swallowing.

Multiple Choice

Which structure prevents stomach contents from regurgitating into the esophagus?

• Lower esophageal sphincter

• Pyloric sphincter

• Rugae

• Jejunum

Open Ended

Explain the role of rugae in the stomach and how they contribute to the digestive process.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are parts of the stomach?

• Fundus

• Body

• Antrum

• Jejunum

Fill in the Blank

The muscle that controls the flow of partially digested food from the stomach to the duodenum is called the ___.

Open Ended

List the three sections of the small intestine and describe their order from the stomach onward.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are major parts of the large intestine?

• Cecum

• Colon

• Rectum

• Jejunum

Open Ended

How do you think understanding medical combining forms can help you in learning about the digestive system or in a healthcare setting?

Multiple Choice

Which combining form is related to the liver?

• hepat/o

• cholecyst/o

• gastr/o

• enter/o