Chemical and mechanical digestion begins in thea. stomach.  c. esophagus.b. pharynx. d. mouth

The serous membrane that covers the intestines is called _____.   Select one: a. visceral pleura b. visceral peritoneum c. parietal peritoneum d. parietal pericarium

Most digestion and absorption occurs in the ___ because of ____. a. mouth, teeth b. stomach, churning c. small intestine, villi d. large intestine, peristalsis

What part(s) of the digestive system are responsible for digesting all three types of foodstuffs (Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats)? Select one: a. Large intestine b. Small intestine c. Mouth d. Stomach and small intestine e. Stomach

Which of the following is an accessory organ? A. Esophagus B. Liver C. Colon D. Mouth

What would be the consequence of eliminating the function of parietal cells in the walls of the stomach? Select one: a. Protein digestion in the small intestine would be eliminated b. Pepsinogen secretion would be eliminated c. It would decrease bile production d. It would eliminate fat digestion in the stomach e. Protein digestion in the stomach would be prevented

The majority of digestion occurs in the A. duodenum B. stomach C. jejunum D. ileum

Bile is produced by the _______________ and is stimulated for release into the duodenum by _______________. a. gall bladder; secretin b. gall bladder; cholecystokinin c. liver; secretin d. liver; cholecystokinin

The Primary site of digestion and absorption of carbohydrate. a. Mouth b. Stomach c. Small intestines d. Epiglottis

What component of the digestive tract can you not live without because almost all absorption of nutrients occurs here? a. small intestine b. large intestine c. stomach d. gallbladder