BIO160 Unit 14 Quiz

Question 1

10 / 10 pts

Bile is required for:

emulsification (break up) and absorption of fats

emulsification (break up) and absorption of protein

emulsification (break up) and absorption of carbohydrates

emulsification (break up) and absorption of nucleic acids

mobilization of chyme

absorption of bolus

Question 2

10 / 10 pts

All of the following are portions of the large intestine EXCEPT:

Sigmoid colon

Duodenum

Ascending colon

Transverse colon

PartialQuestion 3

7.5 / 10 pts

Which of the following structures are involved in chemical breakdown? (select all that apply)

Teeth

Salivary glands

Stomach

Large intestine

Pancreas

Small intestine

Liver

Question 4

10 / 10 pts

Which organ stores bile?

Stomach

Gallbladder

Liver

Pancreas

Small intestine

Question 5

10 / 10 pts

Which of the following enzymes produced in the pancreas is responsible for digesting fats?

Amylase

Lipase

Trypsin

Enterokinase

Pepsin

IncorrectQuestion 6

0 / 10 pts

The main role of the large intestine is:

fluid absorption

nutrient absorption

antibody production

lymphatic coordination

defecation

production of diverticula

Question 7

10 / 10 pts

Which structure begins the process of chemical digestion?

Large intestine

Small intestine

Stomach

Salivary glands

Pancreas

Question 8

10 / 10 pts

Ulcers are often caused by:

H. pylori

Streptococci

Stress

Stomach surgery

Erosion of the stomach lining

IncorrectQuestion 9

0 / 10 pts

All of the following are effects of aging on the digestive system EXCEPT:

Loss of teeth

Disorders of the esophagus

Constipation

Increase in rate of peristalsis

Shrinkage of the liver

Question 10

10 / 10 pts

Which of the following structures in the stomach are present to help increase the volume of the stomach, in order to hold more food?

Papillae

Rugae

Villi

Gastroesophageal sphincter

Mucous cells

Quiz Score: 77.5 out of 100