Medical Terminology Digestive System

Which of the following functions of the digestive tract and accessory organs involves

the active production of acids, enzymes, and buffers?

• secretion

• excretion

• absorption

The highlighted structure is what region of the small intestine?

• colon

• ileum

• duodenum

• jejunum

Which abdominal region contains appendix?

• epigastric

• umbilical

• right iliac

• left lumbar

Digestion begins in the ______.

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Gallbladder

The main function of the stomach is to:

• Store food

• Produce hydrochloric acid

• Begin protein digestion

• All the above

Which enzyme does the stomach produce?

• amylase

• lipase

• maltase

• pepsin

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Match the following combining forms to their meaning.

• cecum

• cheil/o

• anus

• append/o

• lip

• an/o

• appendix

• celi/o

• belly or abdomen

• cec/o

Match the following combining forms to their definition.

• ileum

• hepat/o

• stomach

• gastr/o

• liver

• cholecyst/o

• bile duct

• ile/o

• gallbladder

• choledoch/o

Which of the following is a function of the liver in the digestive system?

• A) Production of bile

• B) Absorption of nutrients

• C) Secretion of insulin

• D) Storage of vitamins

What is the primary role of the small intestine in digestion?

• A) Mechanical breakdown of food

• B) Absorption of nutrients

• C) Production of digestive enzymes

• D) Storage of waste