Digestive System Overview Quiz
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Which of the following organs is part of the alimentary canal?

  • Stomach (correct)
  • Liver
  • Salivary Glands
  • Gallbladder

    • Chemical digestion involves the mechanical breakdown of food.

    False

    What is the primary role of the alimentary canal?

    To digest and absorb food.

    The process of _____ involves waves of contraction and relaxation in the GI tract.

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

    Match the following digestive activities with their descriptions:

    <p>Ingestion = Taking food into the digestive tract Absorption = Movement of nutrients to blood or lymph Defecation = Elimination of solid wastes Mechanical Digestion = Chewing and mixing food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the six essential activities of the digestive process?

    <p>Ingestion, propulsion, mechanical digestion, chemical digestion, absorption, and defecation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The parietal peritoneum lines the external surface of digestive organs.

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

    What does absorption refer to in the digestive process?

    <p>The movement of nutrients from the GI tract to the blood or lymph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The digestive process helps nutrients become more _____ to the body.

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

    Which accessory organ is involved in storing bile?

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

    What is the primary function of the peritoneal cavity?

    <p>Lubricates digestive organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The mesentery provides a means to hold digestive organs in place and offers vascular and nerve supplies.

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

    Name the four tunics of the GI tract.

    <p>Mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, serosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ collects nutrient-rich venous blood from the digestive viscera.

    <p>hepatic portal circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organs with their corresponding arteries:

    <p>Hepatic = Liver Splenic = Spleen Celiac trunk = Stomach Inferior mesenteric = Large intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the mucosa is responsible for secretion and absorption?

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

    Goblet cells secrete enzymes that aid in digestion.

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

    What are the three major functions of the mucosa?

    <p>Secretion of mucus, absorption of digestion products, protection against infectious disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The mucosa consists of a lining epithelium, lamina propria, and _____ mucosae.

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

    Which of the following arteries supplies blood to the small intestine?

    <p>Superior mesenteric artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tissue primarily makes up the lamina propria?

    <p>Loose areolar and reticular connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The muscularis mucosae consists of skeletal muscle cells.

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

    What structure in the oral cavity assists the tongue in chewing?

    <p>Hard palate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ is a protective visceral peritoneum layer.

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

    Match the following components of the oral cavity with their functions:

    <p>Tongue = Gripping and repositioning food Hard palate = Assists in chewing Soft palate = Closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing Uvula = Projects downward from the soft palate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer is responsible for segmentation and peristalsis?

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

    The oral cavity is bounded by lips, cheeks, and the tongue.

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

    What type of epithelium lines the mouth to withstand abrasions?

    <p>Stratified squamous epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ secures the tongue to the floor of the mouth.

    <p>Lingual frenulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the submucosa is false?

    <p>It is responsible for local movements of the mucosa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of papillae on the tongue provides friction?

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

    The submandibular gland lies directly under the tongue.

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

    What are the three pairs of extrinsic salivary glands?

    <p>Parotid, submandibular, and sublingual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ teeth are adapted for cutting or nipping.

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

    Match the types of teeth with their descriptions:

    <p>Incisors = Chisel-shaped teeth adapted for cutting Canines = Conical or fanglike teeth that tear or pierce Premolars = Broad crowns suited for crushing Molars = Best for grinding food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the parotid duct open?

    <p>Next to the second upper molar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fungiform papillae give the tongue a reddish hue.

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

    What function do molars serve during chewing?

    <p>Grinding or crushing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following layers with their primary cell types:

    <p>Mucosa = Epithelial cells and goblet cells Submucosa = Connective tissue cells Muscularis externa = Smooth muscle cells Serosa = Mesothelium cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of teeth to their function:

    <p>Incisors = Cutting Canines = Tearing Premolars = Crushing Molars = Grinding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the digestive system connects the laryngopharynx to the stomach?

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

    The gastroesophageal sphincter is open during swallowing.

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

    What is another term for deglutition?

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

    The semi-fluid mixture of partially digested food and stomach juices that is produced in the stomach and then passed into the small intestine for further digestion is known as __________.

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

    Match the digestive organs to their functions:

    <p>Esophagus = Transporting food to the stomach Stomach = Chemical breakdown of proteins Gallbladder = Storing bile Pancreas = Producing digestive enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscles contract to push the bolus down the esophagus?

    <p>Circular muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The uvula is located at the back of the throat and plays a role in the swallowing process.

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

    What type of breakdown begins in the stomach?

    <p>Chemical breakdown of proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The esophagus travels through the __________ and pierces the diaphragm.

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

    Where does the esophagus join the stomach?

    <p>Cardiac orifice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the stomach is responsible for the secretion of hydrochloric acid?

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

    The greater curvature of the stomach is the concave medial surface.

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

    Name the two regions that make up the pyloric region of the stomach.

    <p>Antrum and canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ connects the pylorus of the stomach to the duodenum.

    <p>pyloric sphincter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of the small intestine with their functions:

    <p>Duodenum = Receives bile and pancreatic juice Jejunum = Primary site for nutrient absorption Ileum = Absorbs vitamin B12 and bile salts Ileocecal valve = Connects small intestine to large intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of goblet cells in the epithelial lining of the stomach?

    <p>Producing alkaline mucus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The greater omentum extends from the lesser curvature of the stomach.

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

    What major artery supplies blood to the stomach?

    <p>Celiac trunk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following tunics of the gastrointestinal wall with the processes they primarily support:

    <p>Mucosa = Secretion and absorption Submucosa = Transport of absorbed nutrients Muscularis externa = Mechanical digestion through muscle contractions Serosa = Protection and anchoring of organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type secretes acid mucus in the gastric glands?

    <p>Mucous neck cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of villi in the small intestine?

    <p>Absorption of nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The liver has four lobes: right, left, anterior, and caudate.

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

    What type of cells in the mucosa are primarily responsible for secretion?

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

    The __________ secretes alkaline mucus in the duodenum.

    <p>Brunner's glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following liver structures with their descriptions:

    <p>Falciform ligament = Separates the right and left lobes Ligamentum teres = Remnant of fetal umbilical vein Hepatic blood vessels = Enter at the porta hepatis Gallbladder = Resides on the inferior surface of the right lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure anchors the liver to the stomach?

    <p>Falciform ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Microvilli are larger projections compared to villi.

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

    What lymphoid tissues are found in the submucosa of the small intestine?

    <p>Peyer’s patches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each layer of the gastrointestinal wall with its location relative to the lumen:

    <p>Mucosa = Closest to the lumen Submucosa = Second layer from the lumen Muscularis externa = Third layer from the lumen Serosa = Farthest from the lumen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the liver?

    <p>Hexagonal-shaped liver lobules are its structural units.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure carries nutrient-rich venous blood from digestive organs to the liver?

    <p>Hepatic portal vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hepatocytes are responsible for the detoxification of harmful substances in the liver.

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

    What is the function of the gallbladder?

    <p>Stores and concentrates bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ is a wormlike structure found attached to the cecum.

    <p>vermiform appendix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following liver structures with their functions:

    <p>Kupffer cells = Hepatic macrophages Hepatic portal vein = Carries nutrient-rich blood Bile duct = Transports bile Hepatocytes = Produce bile and process nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a distinct region of the colon?

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

    Mesocolons are responsible for anchoring the sigmoid colon to the pelvic wall.

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

    What are the two main functions of bile?

    <p>Emulsification of fats and aiding in digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ are enlarged, leaky capillaries found within the liver.

    <p>liver sinusoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure is primarily responsible for storing fat-soluble vitamins?

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

    The role of the gastrointestinal sphincter is to control food passage into the ______.

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

    The gastrointestinal sphincter is located at the junction of the ______ and the stomach.

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

    Match the following tunics of the gastrointestinal wall with their descriptions:

    <p>Mucosa = The innermost layer, responsible for secretion and absorption Submucosa = Contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics Muscularis extern = Responsible for peristalsis and segmentation Serosa = The outermost layer that provides protection and support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bile leaves the liver through the __________.

    <p>bile ducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ glands are located anterior to the ear.

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

    The _____ contains gastric glands that secrete gastric juice.

    <p>gastric pits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the greater omentum?

    <p>To insulate and protect abdominal organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The lesser omentum extends from the liver to the greater curvature of the stomach.

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

    What are the two types of mesenteries associated with the stomach?

    <p>Greater omentum and lesser omentum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The greater omentum is riddled with ________, which helps insulate and protect abdominal organs.

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

    What role does hydrochloric acid play in the stomach?

    <p>Hydrochloric acid helps in the digestion of food by creating an acidic environment, activating digestive enzymes, and killing harmful bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three layers of the muscularis externa?

    <p>inner oblique layer, middle circular layer, and outer longitudinal layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the accessory organs and structures involved in the digestive process?

    <p>Teeth, tongue, gallbladder, salivary glands, liver, and pancreas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the epiglottis in the digestive system?

    <p>The epiglottis prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a lacteal and where can you find it?

    <p>A small lymphatic vessel found in the intestinal villi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the segments of the small intestine with their function:

    <p>Duodenum = Digestion and neutralization of stomach acid Jejunum = Absorption of nutrients Ileum = Absorption of vitamin B12 and bile salts Pylorus = Regulation of food passage from stomach to small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the structures of the portal triad with their function:

    <p>Hepatic artery = Provides oxygenated blood to the liver Hepatic portal vein = Carries nutrient-rich blood from the intestines to the liver Bile duct = Transports bile from the liver to the gallbladder Lymphatic vessel = Drains lymph from the liver to maintain fluid balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four segments of the colon of the large intestine?

    <p>ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the three major regions of the large intestine.

    <p>Cecum, colon, rectum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What substance forms the bulk of the tooth?

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

    Only one organ produces enzymes capable of digesting all groups of foods. Which organ is this?

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

    Study Notes

    Digestive System Overview

    • The alimentary canal (GI tract) digests and absorbs food
    • The alimentary canal includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
    • Accessory digestive organs include teeth, tongue, gallbladder, salivary glands, liver, and pancreas.

    Digestive Process

    • The GI tract acts as a "disassembly" line, making nutrients more available to the body at each step.
    • Six essential activities: ingestion, propulsion, mechanical digestion, chemical digestion, absorption, and defecation.

    Gastrointestinal Tract Activities

    • Ingestion: taking food into the digestive tract.
    • Propulsion: swallowing and peristalsis
    • Peristalsis: waves of contraction and relaxation of muscles in the organ walls.
    • Mechanical digestion: chewing, mixing, and churning food.

    Peristalsis and Segmentation

    • Peristalsis moves food through the alimentary canal by rhythmic contractions.
    • Segmentation churns and mixes food in the small intestine.

    Additional Gastrointestinal Tract Activities

    • Chemical digestion: catabolic breakdown of food
    • Absorption: movement of nutrients from the GI tract to the blood or lymph
    • Defecation: elimination of indigestible solid wastes

    Peritoneum and Peritoneal Cavity

    • Peritoneum: serous membrane of the abdominal cavity.
    • Visceral peritoneum: covers external surface of most digestive organs.
    • Parietal peritoneum: lines the body wall.
    • Peritoneal cavity: lubricates digestive organs, allowing them to slide across one another.
    • Mesentery: double layer of peritoneum providing vascular and nerve supplies to the viscera and holding digestive organs in place.

    Blood Supply: Splanchnic Circulation

    • Arteries supplying digestive organs include the hepatic, splenic, and left gastric (spleen, liver, and stomach) and inferior and superior mesenteric (small and large intestines).
    • Hepatic portal circulation collects nutrient-rich venous blood from the digestive viscera, delivering it to the liver for metabolic processing

    Histology of the Alimentary Canal

    • From the esophagus to the anal canal, the walls of the GI tract have the same four tunics (layers).
    • From the lumen outward, these are: mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, and serosa.
    • Each tunic has a specific tissue type and digestive function.

    Mucosa

    • A moist epithelial layer lining the lumen of the alimentary canal.
    • Functions include secretion of mucus, absorption of digestion end products, and protection against infection.
    • Consists of lining epithelium, lamina propria, and muscularis mucosae.

    Mucosa: Epithelial Lining

    • Consists of simple columnar epithelium and mucus-secreting goblet cells
    • Mucus protects organs from digestion and aids food movement.
    • Stomach and small intestine mucosa contain enzyme-secreting cells.

    Mucosa: Lamina Propria and Muscularis Mucosae

    • Lamina Propria: loose connective tissue nourishing epithelium and absorbing nutrients.
    • Muscularis Mucosae: smooth muscle for local mucosa movement.

    Mucosa: Other Sublayers

    • Submucosa: dense connective tissue with elastic fibers, blood and lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and nerves.
    • Muscularis Externa: smooth muscle responsible for segmentation and peristalsis.
    • Serosa: protective visceral peritoneum. (replaced by fibrous adventitia in esophagus)

    Mouth

    • Oral (buccal) cavity is bounded by lips, cheeks, palate, and tongue.
    • It's continuous with the oropharynx posteriorly.
    • Lined with stratified squamous epithelium (for abrasion resistance).
    • Gums, hard palate, and dorsum of tongue are keratinized.

    Palate

    • Hard palate: (underlain by bones) assists the tongue in chewing
    • Soft palate: mobile fold mostly of skeletal muscle. It closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing, and the uvula projects downward from its free edge.

    Tongue

    • Occupies the floor of the mouth and fills the oral cavity when the mouth is closed.
    • Functions include food gripping, repositioning during chewing, mixing with saliva to form a bolus, initiating swallowing, and speech.
    • Lingual frenulum secures the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
    • Superior surface has filiform (roughness, friction), fungiform (reddish hue), and circumvallate (V-shaped row) papillae.

    Salivary Glands

    • Produce and secrete saliva.
    • Three pairs: parotid, submandibular, and sublingual.

    Permanent Teeth

    • Different types (incisors, canines, premolars, and molars) serve various functions (cutting, tearing, grinding).
    • Teeth appear at specific ages.

    Classification of Teeth

    • Teeth are classified by shape and function:

      • Incisors are chisel-shaped for cutting.
      • Canines are conical for tearing.
      • Premolars (bicuspids) and molars have broad crowns for grinding.

    • Molars lock together during chewing for crushing force.

    Tooth Structure

    • Tooth components include: enamel, dentin, pulp cavity, cementum, periodontal ligament, apical foramen, and bone.

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