Digestive System Review

A tight circular muscle that prevents passage of a substance is a _______.

• rectus

• cecum

• sphincter

• villi

Severe inflammation of the colon with ulcers is ______.

• hemorrhoids

• diverticulitis

• constipation

• ulcerative coliltis

Cholecystitis is _____________.

• inflammation of the gallbladder

• inflammation of the pancreas

• infection in the colon

• stones in the gallbladder

Enlarged varicose veins in the anus and rectum are known as ________.

• diverticuli

• hemorrhoids

• cholelithiasis

• diarrhea

The bony structure in the roof of the mouth is also known as the _________.

• mandible

• maxilla

• soft palate

• hard palate

The major cause of ulcers is ___________.

• stress

• alcohol

• bacteria

• spicy foods

The organ that produces enzymes and insulin is _____.

• duodonem

• gallbladder

• pancreas

• spleen

The organ that stores bile is the _________.

• gallbladder

• liver

• duodenum

• pancreas

The section of colon on the left side of the abdomen is the _______.

• ileum

• jejunum

• descending colon

• ascending colon

The large muscle in the mouth is the ______.

• esophagus

• tongue

• teeth

• gingiva