B11 Animals (2) - Digestion 1

Which of the following is not a part of the feeding pathway?

• Ingestion

• Egestion

• Absorption

• All are a part of the pathway

A gastrovascular cavity is

• Simple digestive cavity with one opening

• A digestive cavity with two openings

• An entire digestive system

• Any opening in the body with free space

The human gastrointestinal tract (GI) is approximately ___ long

• 1m

• 3m

• 8m

• 15m

What teeth are designed for grinding and crushing food?

• molars and premolars
• front teeth
• wisdom teeth
• incisors and canines

What enzymes are contained in saliva?

• Lactase

• Cellulase

• Pepsin and trypsin
• Amylase

What organ connects the mouth to the stomach?

• esophagus
• pancreas
• liver
• trachea

A wave-like, rhythmic contractions that move food directionally is called

• contraction
• digestion
• absorption
• peristalsis

Which of the following is not a layer of the stomach?

• mucosa
• serosa
• muscularis
• gastrophageal

What hormone causes the release of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

• gastrin
• adrenaline
• oxytocin
• insulin

What structure controls the passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine?

• ileocecal valve
• duodenal sphincter
• esophageal sphincter
• pyloric sphincter