AP Sem 2 Final SG

The organs of the alimentary canal are innervated by sympathetic as well as by parasympathetic nerve fibers.

• True
• False

Peristalsis mixes food with digestive enzymes in small segments of the alimentary canal.

• True
• False

The esophagus provides a passageway for substances from the larynx to the bronchi.

• True
• False

The stomach is C-shaped and connects the duodenum to the spleen.

• True
• False

The pyloric sphincter serves as a valve that controls the movement of food between the esophagus and stomach.

• True
• False

The hepatic duct connects the gallbladder to the bile duct.

• True
• False

Bile salts function as digestive enzymes to break down fatty acids.

• True
• False

From the stomach, food passes into the duodenum, then the jejunum, and then the ileum

• True
• False

Sight or smell of food can stimulate salivation.

• True
• False

The pancreas is part of the alimentary canal.

• True
• False