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WorksheetsDigestive System Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A tight circular muscle that prevents passage of a substance is a _______.
rectus
cecum
sphincter
villi
Severe inflammation of the colon with ulcers is ______.
hemorrhoids
diverticulitis
constipation
ulcerative coliltis
Cholecystitis is _____________.
inflammation of the gallbladder
inflammation of the pancreas
infection in the colon
stones in the gallbladder
Enlarged varicose veins in the anus and rectum are known as ________.
diverticuli
hemorrhoids
cholelithiasis
diarrhea
The bony structure in the roof of the mouth is also known as the _________.
mandible
maxilla
soft palate
hard palate
The major cause of ulcers is ___________.
stress
alcohol
bacteria
spicy foods
The organ that produces enzymes and insulin is _____.
duodonem
gallbladder
pancreas
spleen
The organ that stores bile is the _________.
gallbladder
liver
duodenum
pancreas
The section of colon on the left side of the abdomen is the _______.
ileum
jejunum
descending colon
ascending colon
The large muscle in the mouth is the ______.
esophagus
tongue
teeth
gingiva
The walls of the intestine are lined with finger-like projections called __________.
villi
lacteals
capillaries
rugae
The yellowing of the skin and sclera due to liver problems is called ____________.
ascites
gastroenteritis
jaundice
hepatitis
The wave-like motion of the bowel is called ________.
absorption
peristalsis
digestion
metabolism
A weakened area of muscle that allows a portion of the intestines to push through is a ___________.
hernia
rugae
cirrhosis
villi
The liver condition caused by long term alcoholism is _____.
ulcerative colitis
cirrhosis
hernia
cholecystitis
Which of the following is NOT a function of the large intestine?
absorption of water
production of intestinal juices containing enzymes
transportation of waste
production of vitamins by bacteria
Which of the following lists the sections of the small intestines in order?
ileum, duodenum, jejunum
transverse, ascending, descending
ascending, transverse, descending
duodenum, jejunum, ileum
Which organ stores bile?
urinary bladder
pancreas
gallbladder
duodenum
Which structure prevents food from moving back into the esophagus from the stomach?
pyloric sphincter
cardiac sphincter
anal sphincter
ileocecal sphincter
Which of the following med terms means "vomit"?
lip/o
append/o
-emesis
lith/o
