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Digestive System Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A tight circular muscle that prevents passage of a substance is a _______.

a)

rectus

b)

cecum

c)

sphincter

d)

villi

2.

Severe inflammation of the colon with ulcers is ______.

a)

hemorrhoids

b)

diverticulitis

c)

constipation

d)

ulcerative coliltis

3.

Cholecystitis is _____________.

a)

inflammation of the gallbladder

b)

inflammation of the pancreas

c)

infection in the colon

d)

stones in the gallbladder

4.

Enlarged varicose veins in the anus and rectum are known as ________.

a)

diverticuli

b)

hemorrhoids

c)

cholelithiasis

d)

diarrhea

5.

The bony structure in the roof of the mouth is also known as the _________.

a)

mandible

b)

maxilla

c)

soft palate

d)

hard palate

6.

The major cause of ulcers is ___________.

a)

stress

b)

alcohol

c)

bacteria

d)

spicy foods

7.

The organ that produces enzymes and insulin is _____.

a)

duodonem

b)

gallbladder

c)

pancreas

d)

spleen

8.

The organ that stores bile is the _________.

a)

gallbladder

b)

liver

c)

duodenum

d)

pancreas

9.

The section of colon on the left side of the abdomen is the _______.

a)

ileum

b)

jejunum

c)

descending colon

d)

ascending colon

10.

The large muscle in the mouth is the ______.

a)

esophagus

b)

tongue

c)

teeth

d)

gingiva

11.

The walls of the intestine are lined with finger-like projections called __________.

a)

villi

b)

lacteals

c)

capillaries

d)

rugae

12.

The yellowing of the skin and sclera due to liver problems is called ____________.

a)

ascites

b)

gastroenteritis

c)

jaundice

d)

hepatitis

13.

The wave-like motion of the bowel is called ________.

a)

absorption

b)

peristalsis

c)

digestion

d)

metabolism

14.

A weakened area of muscle that allows a portion of the intestines to push through is a ___________.

a)

hernia

b)

rugae

c)

cirrhosis

d)

villi

15.

The liver condition caused by long term alcoholism is _____.

a)

ulcerative colitis

b)

cirrhosis

c)

hernia

d)

cholecystitis

16.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the large intestine?

a)

absorption of water

b)

production of intestinal juices containing enzymes

c)

transportation of waste

d)

production of vitamins by bacteria

17.

Which of the following lists the sections of the small intestines in order?

a)

ileum, duodenum, jejunum

b)

transverse, ascending, descending

c)

ascending, transverse, descending

d)

duodenum, jejunum, ileum

18.

Which organ stores bile?

a)

urinary bladder

b)

pancreas

c)

gallbladder

d)

duodenum

19.

Which structure prevents food from moving back into the esophagus from the stomach?

a)

pyloric sphincter

b)

cardiac sphincter

c)

anal sphincter

d)

ileocecal sphincter

20.

Which of the following med terms means "vomit"?

a)

lip/o

b)

append/o

c)

-emesis

d)

lith/o