30 Questions
What is the function of the cardiac region of the stomach?
It is near the heart
Which layer of peritoneum attaches the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach?
Lesser omentum
In which region of the stomach does the chemical breakdown of protein begin?
Cardiac region
What is the main function of the rugae in the stomach?
Internal folds for mucosa
Which organ is described as the largest gland in the body?
Liver
Which region of the stomach empties food into the small intestine at the pyloric sphincter?
Phylorus
What is the function of bile salts in the digestive process?
Aid in the emulsification of fats
What is the main purpose of the greater omentum in relation to the stomach?
Insulates, cushions, and protects abdominal organs
Which product is NOT an endocrine product of the pancreas?
Gastrin
What is the main function of the pancreas in digestion?
Secrete digestive enzymes
How does the liver contribute to metabolism?
By detoxifying drugs and alcohol
Which duct connects the liver to the gall bladder?
Common hepatic duct
What type of epithelium is found in the specialized mucosa of the stomach?
Simple columnar epithelium
What is the function of the pharynx?
Serves as a passageway for air and food
Which cells in the stomach mucosa produce protein-digesting enzymes?
Chief cells
Where is the nasopharynx located?
Not part of the digestive system
What do parietal cells in the stomach mucosa produce?
Stomach acid
Which part of the mouth is responsible for allowing the sense of taste?
Tongue
What is the primary function of mastication?
Chewing of food
Where does nutrient absorption into the blood mainly occur in the digestive system?
Small intestine
What connects the tongue to the skull in the oral cavity?
Hyoid and styloid processes
Which part of the small intestine attaches to the stomach and curves around the head of the pancreas?
Duodenum
Which muscle layers propel food to the esophagus in the pharynx?
Longitudinal inner layer and circular outer layer
What is the main function of the duodenum in the digestive system?
Neutralizing stomach acid
What is the function of the gall bladder?
Storing bile from the liver
During which digestive process are fatty foods essential for the introduction of bile into the duodenum?
Chemical digestion
What can gallstones potentially cause due to blockages?
Blockage of bile flow
Which process involves alternating waves of contraction in the digestive system?
Peristalsis
What is the primary function of enzymes in the digestive system?
Breaking down food molecules into building blocks
Which major food group is broken down to amino acids during digestion?
Proteins
Test your knowledge on the specialized mucosa of the stomach, including the types of cells present and their functions. Explore the structure of the stomach mucosa and its glands. Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings.
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