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B. deglutition

C. absorption

A. defecation

D. mastication

The process of swallowing is also known as:

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B. deglutition

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A. catabolism

C. anabolism

B. carbolysis

D. metabolism

The process by which larger molecules or structures are built up from smaller ones is called:

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C. anabolism

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A. cecum

C. rectum

B. anus

D. small intestine

The opening of the large intestine is called the:

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B. anus

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D. protein C. vitamin A

B. water A. vitamin K

Which one of the following is NOT absorbed by the human large

intestine:

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D. protein

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A. waste secretion

C. absorption of water D. mineral secretion

B. absorption of nutrients

The primary function of the small intestine is:

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B. absorption of nutrients

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A. pharynx

C. larynx

B. esophagus

D. tongue

Which one of the following is NOT involved in the swallowing reflex:

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C. larynx

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A. Synthesis of cholesterol

C. ATP production

B. Synthesis of Vitamin K

D. Synthesis of Lipoproteins

The liver metabolizes fats for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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B. Synthesis of Vitamin K

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A. gallbladder, liver

C. liver, gallbladder

B. pancreas, liver

D. liver, pancreas

Bile is produced by the __________ but stored in the __________.

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C. liver, gallbladder

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A. large intestine

D. stomach

Protein digestion begins in the:

C. small intestine

B. mouth

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D. stomach

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Which one of the following is continuous with the esophagus:

A. nasopharynx

C. linguopharynx

B. oropharynx

D. laryngopharynx

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D. laryngopharynx

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A. segmentation

The process by which food within the small intestine is mixed with digestive juices by backward and forward movement across the internal wall of the organ is called:

C. absorption

B. digestion

D. defecation

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A. segmentation

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B. 4 liters

When full, the average adult stomach can hold approximately:

A. 4 tons

C. 4 quarts D. 4 gallons

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B. 4 liters

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C. large intestine

The organ responsible for drying out indigestible food residue through water absorption and the elimination of feces is the:

A. small intestine B. stomach

D. liver

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C. large intestine

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C. pancreas

The accessory digestive organ that produces enzymes that

break down all food groups is the:

A. liver

D. salivary glands

B. gallbladder

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C. pancreas

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A. chemical digestion

The sequence of steps by which large food molecules are broken down into their respectivebuilding blocks by catalytic enzymes within hydrolysis reactions is called:

B. absorption

D. ingestion C. mechanical digestion

A. chemical digestion

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