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Chapter 29-B: Physiology of the Digestive System

Anatomy & Physiology 8th Edition by Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau

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Chapter 29-B: Physiology of the Digestive System

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Which of the following is not one of the openings that must be blocked when food moves from the pharynx into the esophagus?
a. Oropharynx
b. Nasopharynx
c. Larynx
d. Mouth

 

ANS: A                   DIF:   Memorization                                           REF:   Page 904

TOP:  Mechanical Digestion

 

  1. The process of swallowing is known as:
a. mastication.
b. deglutition.
c. peristalsis.
d. segmentation.

 

ANS: B                    DIF:   Memorization                                           REF:   Page 904

TOP:  Mechanical Digestion

 

  1. Which of the following is a true statement?
a. The oral stage of swallowing is involuntary and under the control of the cerebral cortex.
b. The pharyngeal stage of deglutition is voluntary.
c. The esophageal stage of swallowing is involuntary.
d. Both B and C are correct.

 

ANS: C                    DIF:   Memorization                                           REF:   Page 904

TOP:  Mechanical Digestion

 

  1. Which of the processes of mechanical digestion involves the esophagus?
a. Deglutition
b. Peristalsis
c. Churning
d. Both A and B

 

ANS: D                   DIF:   Memorization                                           REF:   Page 904|Page 906

TOP:  Mechanical Digestion

 

  1. The enterogastric reflex causes:
a. secretion of digestive enzymes in the small intestine.
b. secretion of digestive enzymes in the stomach.
c. inhibition of gastric peristalsis.
d. acceleration of gastric peristalsis.

 

ANS: C                    DIF:   Memorization                                           REF:   Page 907

TOP:    Mechanical Digestion

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