Esophagus & Stomach Review

Into what section of the stomach does food enter from the esophagus?

• Phylorus

• Cardia

• Fundus

• Body

The waves of smooth muscle contraction that push food down the esophagus are called

• mastication

• peristalsis

• deglutition

• absorption

Which structure prevents swallowed food from entering the trachea?

• larynx

• uvula

• pharynx

• epiglottis

Which area is a common area for both food and air?

• pharynx

• larynx

• nasal cavity

• esophagus

The structure that transports the bolus from the pharynx to the stomach it called

• larynx

• trachea

• esophagus

• pyloris

What are the building blocks of proteins called?

• monosaccharides

• amino acids

• fatty acids

• nucleic acids

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What separates the esophagus from the stomach?

• lower esophageal sphincter

• pyloric sphincter

• rugae

• upper esophageal sphincter

How many layers of smooth muscles doe the stomach have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What enzyme breaks down proteins when it is activated by hydrochloric acid?

• Pepsin

• Peptin

• Pepto

• Protein

What is part "1"?

• Fundus

• Cardia

• Pylorus

• Body