Chapter 5-1: Gastrointestinal System
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Chapter 5-1: Gastrointestinal System

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Chapter 5-1: Gastrointestinal System

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. The term for the process of breaking down food is:
a. absorption. c. ingestion.
b. digestion. d. elimination.

 

ANS:   B                     PTS:    1                      REF:    164                  OBJ:    A+P

TOP:    Nondecodable Terms

 

  1. The process of chewing is:
a. absorption. c. mastication.
b. deglutition. d. defecation.

 

ANS:   C                     PTS:    1                      REF:    165                  OBJ:    A+P

TOP:    Nondecodable Terms

 

  1. Difficulty swallowing is:
a. deglutition. c. defecation.
b. mastication. d. dysphagia.

 

ANS:   D                     PTS:    1                      REF:    180                  OBJ:    A+P

TOP:    Nondecodable Terms

 

  1. The process of taking in more nutrients than the body optimally needs is:
a. peristalsis. c. hyperalimentation.
b. hypoalimentation. d. hyperemesis.

 

ANS:   C                     PTS:    1                      REF:    196                  OBJ:    A+P

TOP:    Word Parts & Decodable Terms

 

  1. What is the wavelike movement that propels food through the digestive system?
a. digestion c. defecation
b. peristalsis d. eructation

 

ANS:   B                     PTS:    1                      REF:    164                  OBJ:    A+P

TOP:    Word Parts & Decodable Terms

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