Which of the following organs does not participate in absorption? a. Esophagus b. Stomach c. Small intestine d. Large intestine

The oral cavity Select one: a. opens into the nasopharynx. b. has boundaries that include the lips, palate, and cheeks. c. is lined with cuboidal epithelium. d. contains the parotid salivary glands. e. directly connects with the esophagus.

Which of the following enzymes that helps to break proteins is more likely active in the small intestine a. pepsin chemotrypsin b OC d b. trypsin d. carboxypeptidase C. e. (b, c, d)

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

Which of the following digestive enzymes is produced within the stomach?    A. amylase  B. chyme  C. pepsin  D. lipase

Most of the mechanical digestion happens in which of the following organs of the digestive system a mouth! b. esophagus c. stomach d small intestine e. (a, c)

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

As you examine the small intestine from superior to inferior, you should notice that the diameter of the inside lumen of this organ     A. Gets larger   B. Stays the Same   C. Gets smaller   D. Changes, but is not visible without a microscope   The enlarging or stretching of a vessel is called:     A. Abduction   B. Pronation   C. Adduction   D. Dilation

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