BLG111: Anatomy & Physiology - Respiratory System Quiz

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What is the primary function of the parasympathetic inputs to the gut?

Increase defecation

Inhibit digestion

Stimulate digestion (correct)

Decrease secretion of digestive enzymes

What is the significance of the hepatic portal circulation in relation to the digestive system?

It carries absorbed nutrients from the GI tract to the liver. (correct)

It helps in the contraction of intestinal smooth muscles.

It delivers oxygen to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

It regulates peritoneal fluid production.

Which nerve plexus is responsible for controlling glands and smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?

Splanchnic nerve plexus

Enteric nerve plexus

Submucosal nerve plexus

Myenteric nerve plexus (correct)

Which of the following represents a retroperitoneal organ in the digestive system?

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers

How are short reflexes in the enteric nervous system different from long reflexes?

Short reflexes involve the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the mesentery in the digestive system?

Support and stabilize the intestines Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the vagus nerve in swallowing?

Involuntary phase of swallowing involving vagus nerve Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is not a part of the alimentary canal in the digestive system?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential effect of PNS activation by chemo- and mechanoreceptors on salivary glands?

Stimulation of saliva production Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the sublingual gland in the digestive system?

Chemical digestion Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the parietal peritoneum in the abdominal cavity?

Lines the body wall Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for absorption from the lumen into blood or lymph?

Jejunum Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the myenteric nerve plexus in controlling GI tract motility?

Coordinates long reflexes involving the autonomic nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes retroperitoneal organs in relation to the digestive system?

They are outside the peritoneal membrane lining the abdominal cavity Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cardiac sphincter in the digestive system?

Prevent reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of salivation triggered by parasympathetic activation?

Lubricate food for easier swallowing Signup and view all the answers

How does the intrinsic factor secreted by the stomach play a crucial role in the body?

Enhances the absorption of vitamin B12 in the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

How do hormones from the stomach and small intestine affect digestive processes?

Promote secretion of digestive enzymes from pancreatic cells Signup and view all the answers

Which structure plays a significant role in initiating swallowing, speech, and taste?

Vallate papilla Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of filiform papillae on the tongue's surface?

Enhance friction and grip when moving food around Signup and view all the answers

Which gland produces a watery secretion that cleanses the mouth and aids in solvent action?

Parotid gland Signup and view all the answers

What type of teeth are characterized by broad crowns with rounded cusps used for grinding or crushing food?

(Bicuspids) Premolars Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of saliva produced by salivary glands throughout the mouth?

Moisten and cleanse oral cavity structures Signup and view all the answers

How does the muscularis externa layer of the stomach contribute to its digestive function?

Mixes food with gastric juices through peristaltic contractions Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of the parasympathetic inputs to the gut?

What is the significance of the hepatic portal circulation in relation to the digestive system?

Which nerve plexus is responsible for controlling glands and smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?

Which of the following represents a retroperitoneal organ in the digestive system?

How are short reflexes in the enteric nervous system different from long reflexes?

What is the function of the mesentery in the digestive system?

What is the role of the vagus nerve in swallowing?

Which organ is not a part of the alimentary canal in the digestive system?

What is a potential effect of PNS activation by chemo- and mechanoreceptors on salivary glands?

What is the primary function of the sublingual gland in the digestive system?

What is the function of the parietal peritoneum in the abdominal cavity?

Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for absorption from the lumen into blood or lymph?

What is the role of the myenteric nerve plexus in controlling GI tract motility?

What characterizes retroperitoneal organs in relation to the digestive system?

What is the function of the cardiac sphincter in the digestive system?

What is the primary purpose of salivation triggered by parasympathetic activation?

How does the intrinsic factor secreted by the stomach play a crucial role in the body?

How do hormones from the stomach and small intestine affect digestive processes?

Which structure plays a significant role in initiating swallowing, speech, and taste?

What is the function of filiform papillae on the tongue's surface?

Which gland produces a watery secretion that cleanses the mouth and aids in solvent action?

What type of teeth are characterized by broad crowns with rounded cusps used for grinding or crushing food?

What is the main function of saliva produced by salivary glands throughout the mouth?

How does the muscularis externa layer of the stomach contribute to its digestive function?

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of the parasympathetic inputs to the gut?

What is the significance of the hepatic portal circulation in relation to the digestive system?

Which nerve plexus is responsible for controlling glands and smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?

Which of the following represents a retroperitoneal organ in the digestive system?

How are short reflexes in the enteric nervous system different from long reflexes?

What is the function of the mesentery in the digestive system?

What is the role of the vagus nerve in swallowing?

Which organ is not a part of the alimentary canal in the digestive system?

What is a potential effect of PNS activation by chemo- and mechanoreceptors on salivary glands?

What is the primary function of the sublingual gland in the digestive system?

What is the function of the parietal peritoneum in the abdominal cavity?

Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for absorption from the lumen into blood or lymph?

What is the role of the myenteric nerve plexus in controlling GI tract motility?

What characterizes retroperitoneal organs in relation to the digestive system?

What is the function of the cardiac sphincter in the digestive system?

What is the primary purpose of salivation triggered by parasympathetic activation?

How does the intrinsic factor secreted by the stomach play a crucial role in the body?

How do hormones from the stomach and small intestine affect digestive processes?

Which structure plays a significant role in initiating swallowing, speech, and taste?

What is the function of filiform papillae on the tongue's surface?

Which gland produces a watery secretion that cleanses the mouth and aids in solvent action?

What type of teeth are characterized by broad crowns with rounded cusps used for grinding or crushing food?

What is the main function of saliva produced by salivary glands throughout the mouth?

How does the muscularis externa layer of the stomach contribute to its digestive function?

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