Digestive System and Gastroenterology

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Which branch of science deals with the structure, function, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the stomach and intestine?

Cardiology

Neurology

Gastroenterology (correct)

Gynecology

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Regulating body temperature

Transporting oxygen

Breaking down food into nutrient molecules (correct)

Producing hormones

Which organ is responsible for the elimination of indigestible remains from the body in the form of feces?

Large intestine (correct)

Esophagus

Gallbladder

Small intestine

What is the function of the salivary glands in the digestive system?

Producing saliva to begin the digestion process Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the digestive system is lined with thick stratified squamous epithelium?

Oral cavity Signup and view all the answers

What type of movement refers to the movement of food along the gastrointestinal tract?

Peristalsis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pancreas in the digestive system?

Producing digestive enzymes Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for storing bile produced by the liver?

Gallbladder Signup and view all the answers

Which organ plays a role in both mechanical and chemical digestion processes?

Stomach Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the small intestine in the digestive system?

Absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the lingual tonsils?

Contribute to the immune defense of the oropharynx Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the tongue lacks papillae and contributes to the front wall of the pharynx?

Base of tongue Signup and view all the answers

What is the embryological significance of the foramen cecum on the tongue?

Marks the upper end of the thyroglossal duct Signup and view all the answers

Which type of papillae has taste buds on their surfaces and covers the superior surface of the tongue?

Vallate/circumvallate Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of vallate papillae?

Blunt-ended cylindric Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the palate forms the roof of the mouth and separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity?

Hard palate Signup and view all the answers

Where are lingual tonsils located?

Behind the sulcus terminalis Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of frenulum in relation to the tongue?

Connects the tongue with the floor of the mouth Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of the tongue?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What are the anterior folds surrounding the opening of mouth called?

Lips or labia Signup and view all the answers