Digestive System Terminology Practice

The term gastrointestinal (GI) tract refers to the:

• oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine.

• pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine.

• esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine.

• stomach, small intestine and large intestine.

The muscular contractions, which move material through the digestive tract, are called:

• peristalsis.

• deglutition.

• mass movements.

• segmental contractions.

Contractions that mix material in the small intestine are called:

• peristalsis

• deglutition

• mass movements

• segmental contractions

The secretions that lubricate the food so it moves easily through the digestive tract and also protects the epithelium are called:

• mucus.

• water.

• enzymes.

• hormones.

Which one of the following is absorbed in the GI tract without being digested?

• starch

• proteins

• vitamins

• triglycerides

The epithelium of the mouth, oropharynx, esophagus, and anal canal is:

• simple squamous

• stratified squamous

• simple columnar

• pseudostratified columnar

The stomach, small intestine, and large intestine are lined by this epithelium:

• simple squamous

• stratified squamous

• simple columnar

• pseudostratified columnar

Which of the following structures would be considered retroperitoneal?

• pancreas

• stomach

• jejunum

• spleen

A person who is "tongue-tied" can often be treated by surgically cutting the:

• uvula

• buccinator muscle

• frenulum

• labium

The oral cavity and oropharynx are lined by _________ epithelium.

• simple squamous

• simple columnar

• stratified squamous

• stratified cuboidal