Human Anatomy Test Review--Honors Bio

Which organ of the digestive system produces bile?

• gallbladder

• common bile duct

• liver

• pancreas

What is the function of the small intestine?

• absorption of nutrients
• mechanically & chemically breakdown food
• absorption of water
• production of enzymes for digestive purposes

Why doesn't the stomach digest itself?

• because it has villi
• because it has rugae
• because it produces pepsin
• because of the mucous membrane

What is the term for the muscular contractions which move food through the esophagus and other digestive organs?

• paralysis
• peristalsis
• rugae
• absorption

What prevents food from entering the trachea (windpipe) when swallowing?

• epiglottis

• esophagus

• uvula

• pharynx

Which organ is responsible for the absorption of water?

• small intestine
• large intestine
• rectum
• liver

Which organ contains the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum?

• stomach
• small intestine
• large intestine
• pharynx

Which segment is the last segment of the large intestine?

• ascending colon
• descending colon
• sigmoid colon
• transverse colon

Which of the following is the first segment of the small intestine?

• duodenum
• ileum
• jejunum
• pyloris

What circular muscle does the bolus pass through from the esophagus leading into the stomach?

• villi

• pyloric sphincter

• rugae

• cardiac sphincter