Digestive System Overview Quiz
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What initiates the secretion of gastric juice in the cephalic phase?

  • Release of bile from the gallbladder
  • Innervation of the stomach wall by the vagus nerve
  • Sight, smell, and taste of food (correct)
  • Motility pattern in the small bowel

    • What is primarily responsible for mediating the cephalic phase?

  • Parasympathetic nervous system (correct)
  • Endocrine system
  • Central nervous system
  • Sympathetic nervous system

    • What stimulates the release of bile from the gallbladder?

  • Hydrochloric acid in the stomach
  • Vagus nerve innervation
  • Cholecystokinin (correct)
  • Gastrin

    • Which part of the small intestine connects to the stomach?

    <p>Duodenum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common problem associated with the stomach?

    <p>Peptic ulcer disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of villi in the small intestine?

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

    What is the main function of the tongue in the digestive system?

    <p>Mixing and forming bolus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is NOT a part of the digestive system?

    <p>Kidney (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the fundus in the stomach?

    <p>Holding food until space is available for digestion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is NOT used in the salivary glands?

    <p>Renin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average volume capacity of the stomach after a meal?

    <p>2-3L (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problems may occur in the oral cavity related to digestion?

    <p>Impaired swallow and dry mouth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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