16 Questions
What is the function of proto-oncogenes?
Code for proteins that stimulate cell cycle division
What is the main function of Tp53 gene?
Is a tumor suppressor gene which helps keep cell division under control
What is the first step in the virus life cycle?
Attachment
Which cells are responsible for producing blood platelets?
Megakaryocytes
The cessation of blood flow following damage to a blood vessel is orchestrated by?
Platelets
What is the extracellular matrix of blood known as?
Plasma
Where does the cephalic phase of gastric secretion occur?
In response to stimuli received by the senses (e.g. taste, smell, sight, and sound)
What is the function of helper T-cells in the immune system?
Both B and C
Which immune system process is responsible for recognizing and responding to previously encountered antigens?
Immunological memory
What type of cells are involved in the more rapid secondary immune response?
Memory B-cells
In which phase does digestion take place in the esophagus?
No digestion takes place
Is blood classified as a type of connective tissue?
True
Where does the cephalic phase of gastric secretion occur?
In the stomach, in response to stimuli received by the senses (e.g. taste, smell, sight, and sound)
What happens in the Esophagus?
The food is pushed in one direction to the stomach
What is the largest structure of the digestive system?
The Gastrointestinal tract (GIT)
Do endocrine glands secrete products directly into the bloodstream?
True
Test your knowledge of the digestive system with this anatomy quiz. From the largest structure to the function of endocrine glands, this quiz covers various aspects of the digestive system.
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