Tech Prep Digestive System

Which of the following processes is chemical digestion?

• Peristalsis

• Catabolism

• Emulsification

• Absorption

Which of the following is a major component of the digestive system?

• Esophagus

• Trachea

• Spleen

• Kidney

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which glands in the mouth produce saliva containing amylase?

• Parotid glands

• Sublingual glands

• Adrenal glands

• Thyroid glands

What does amylase begin the digestion of?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

Damage to the parotid glands would likely result in:

• Increased salivation

• Dry mouth

• Difficulty swallowing

• Loss of taste

Where does the digestion of carbohydrates begin?

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which of the following describes the pH within the stomach?

• Alkaline

• Acidic

• Neutral

• Variable

Which cells in the gastric glands contribute to the stomach's pH?

• Parietal cells

• Chief cells

• Goblet cells

• Enteroendocrine cells

Which of the following is a section of the small intestine?

• Duodenum

• Ascending colon

• Sigmoid colon

• Cecum

Which of the following is a section of the large intestine?

• Jejunum

• Ileum

• Descending colon

• Duodenum