Gastrointestinal Tract Anatomy Quiz

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Which immune system component is primarily responsible for recognizing pathogen-associated molecular patterns?

  • Damage-associated molecular patterns
  • MHC1 proteins
  • MHC2 proteins (correct)
  • Absence of 'self' molecules

What type of secretions does the parotid salivary gland produce?

  • Both mucous and serous
  • Mucous
  • Lymphatic
  • Serous (correct)

Which hormone stimulates hunger and is released when the stomach is empty?

  • Ghrelin (correct)
  • Insulin
  • Leptin
  • Gastrin

What is the main role of Paneth cells in the villi of the small intestine?

<p>Protection against pathogens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vessels carry lymph fluid into a lymph node?

<p>Afferent lymphatic vessels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does histamine have on smooth muscles?

<p>Relaxation in bronchioles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the gastrointestinal tract contains the myenteric plexus?

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

When fatty acids and peptides are present in the duodenum, which hormone is released?

<p>Cholecystokinin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are Peyer's patches typically found in the body?

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

During parasympathetic innervation of the oral cavity, which of the following occurs?

<p><em>Vasodilation in salivary glands</em> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following functions are associated with saliva?

<p><em>Moisten the oral cavity</em> (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell is known as a 'big eater' and is involved in engulfing foreign substances?

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

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