Digestive System Test

Which part of the Upper GI tract is responsible for closing off the nasopharynx during swallowing?

• Hard Palate

• Softpalate

• Tongue

• Epiglottis

Which area of the tongue are the tastebuds located on?

• Dorsum

• Sublingual

• Lingual Frenulum

Which tissue means surrounding the teeth?

• periodontium

• gingiva

• dentition

• mandibular arch

Which structure moves food down the GI tract through peristalsis?

• The pharynx

• The trachea

• the stomach

• the esophagus

Which sphincter is located between the esophagus and the stomach?

• Pyloric

• Ileocecal

• Cardiac/LES

• Anal

Which is the last part of the small intestine where nutrients are absorbed?

• Ileum

• Ilium

• Duodenum

• Jejunum

Which part of the large intestine houses the appendix?

• rectum

• colon

• cecum

• anus

Which organ is responsible for making bile?

• liver

• pancreas

• gallbladder

• kidney

Which duct leads from the gallbladder in order for bile to be stored and then used at a later time?

• Common Hepatic Duct

• Pancreatic Duct

• Cystic Duct

• Common Bile Duct

The body using amino acids to make protein and then to eventually make muscle is an example of which type of reaction?

• catabolism

• anabolism