Digestive System and Alimentary Tract Quiz
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What is the main characteristic of circumvallate papillae?

  • Parallel ridges and furrows
  • Poorly developed in adults
  • Highly vascular and innervated
  • Largest and dome-shaped (correct)
  • Which type of papillae are best developed in children?

  • Fungiform papillae
  • Foliate papillae (correct)
  • Gustatory papillae
  • Circumvallate papillae
  • Where are taste buds located on the tongue?

  • Only on the root of the tongue
  • Within the lingual epithelium (correct)
  • On the underside of the tongue
  • Exclusively on the tip of the tongue
  • Which part of the tooth is highly vascular and innervated?

    <p>Pulp cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many basic taste sensations are there according to the text?

    <p>Five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides support to gustatory cells in taste buds?

    <p>Supporting cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are circumvallate papillae mainly located on the tongue?

    <p>In front of sulcus terminalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature of the rectum from the rest of the colon?

    <p>Transverse rectal folds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which salivary gland is the largest among the salivary glands?

    <p>Parotid gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is characterized by having a 'Myenteric plexus'?

    <p>Colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Wharton's duct located?

    <p>At the floor of the mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the large intestine is approximately 1.5 meters long?

    <p>Transverse colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of secretions does Stensen's duct carry?

    <p>Serous secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which segment of the large intestine is attached to the cecum?

    <p>'APPENDIX ICOL'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Taenia coli', which are evenly spaced longitudinal bands, are found in which part of the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>'Muscularis externa'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Compound acinar' secretions are typical of which salivary gland?

    <p>'Parotid gland'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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