Physiology of The Digestive System: Column A Column B
Physiology of The Digestive System: Column A Column B
Physiology of The Digestive System: Column A Column B
Column A Column B
G. Includes swallowing
15. Identify the pathological conditions described below by using terms from the
key choices. Insert the correct term or letter in the answer blanks.
Key Choices
A. Appendicitis C. Diarrhea E. Heartburn G. Peritonitis
B. Constipation D. Gallstones F. Jaundice H. Ulcer
_________________________ 2. Condition resulting from the reflux of acidic gastric juice into
the esophagus
16. This section relates to food breakdown in the digestive tract. Using the key
choices, select the appropriate terms to complete the following statements.
Insert the correct letter or term in the answer blanks.
Key Choices
A. Bicarbonate-rich fluid F. HCl K. Mucus
B. Bile G. Hormonal stimulus L. Pepsin
C. Brush border enzymes H. Lipases M. Psychological stimulus
D. Chewing I. Mechanical stimulus N. Rennin
E. Churning J. Mouth O. Salivary amylase
_________________________ 3. The fact that the mere thought of a relished food can make
your mouth water is an example of (3) .
_________________________ 9. The third layer of smooth muscle found in the stomach wall
allows mixing and mechanical breakdown by (9) .
_________________________ 11. The small intestine is protected from the corrosive action of
hydrochloric acid in chyme by (11) , which is ducted in
by the pancreas.
17. Hormonal stimuli are important in digestive activities that occur in the stomach
and small intestine. Using the key choices, identify the hormones that function
as described in the following statements. Insert the correct term or letter
response in the answer blanks. Letters or terms may be used more than once.
Key Choices
A. Cholecystokinin B. Gastrin C. Secretin
_________________________ 4. This hormone causes the liver to increase its output of bile.
18. Various types of foods are ingested in the diet and broken down to their build-
ing blocks. Use the key choices to complete the following statements according
to these understandings. Insert the correct term or letter in the answer blanks.
Key Choices
A. Amino acids D. Galactose G. Maltose
B. Fatty acids E. Glucose H. Starch
C. Fructose F. Lactose I. Sucrose
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_________________________ 3. Protein foods must be digested to ____ before they can be absorbed.
_________________________ 4. Fats are broken down to two types of building blocks, ____ and
glycerol.
20. Complete the following statements that describe mechanisms of food mixing
and movement. Insert your responses in the answer blanks.
_________________________ 7. The two major types of movements that occur in the small
intestine are (10) and (11) . One of these movements, the
_________________________ 8. (12) , acts to continually mix the food with digestive juices,
and (strangely) also plays a major role in propelling foods
_________________________ 9. along the tract. Still another type of movement seen only in
the large intestine, (13) occurs infrequently and acts to
_________________________ 10. move feces over relatively long distances toward the anus.
Presence of feces in the (14) excites stretch receptors so
_________________________ 11. that the (15) reflex is initiated. Irritation of the gastrointesti-
nal tract by drugs or bacteria might stimulate the (16) cen-
_________________________ 12. ter in the medulla, causing (17) , which is essentially a
reverse peristalsis.
_________________________ 13.
_________________________ 14.
_________________________ 15.
_________________________ 16.
_________________________ 17.