Chapter 18: The Digestive System

Chapter 18: The Digestive System

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following types of food processing occurs only in the digestive system?

ANS:   D                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

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2. The cone-shaped structure hanging down from the soft palate is called the

ANS:   C                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

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3. Which structure prevents food and liquid from entering the nasal cavities when a person swallows?

ANS:   B                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

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4. Which bone is not part of the hard palate?

ANS:   A                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

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5. Which substance is the outer covering of the shell of the tooth in the crown?

ANS:   B                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

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