Chapter 25 Anatomy of the Digestive System

Chapter 25  Anatomy of the Digestive System

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1. The function of the digestive system is to alter the chemical and physical composition of food so that it can be absorbed and used by body cells.

ANS: T DIF: Memorization TOP: Introduction

2. The alimentary canal has two openings to the exterior of the body.

ANS: T DIF: Memorization TOP: Organization of the Digestive System

3. The lining of the digestive system consists of three layers.

ANS: F DIF: Memorization TOP: Organization of the Digestive System

4. The pancreas is an essential organ of the digestive system.

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ANS: F DIF: Memorization
REF: Page 839 (Box 25-1) TOP: Organization of the Digestive System

5. After food is digested, it enters the alimentary canal.

   ANS: F DIF: Memorization REF: Page 838 TOP: Organization of the Digestive System

6. The process of digestion is unique in that it depends solely on exocrine secretions.

ANS: F DIF: Memorization REF: Page 838 TOP: Role of the Digestive System

7. The walls of the stomach and the small intestine have three layers of muscle tissue. Mosby items and derived items © 2010, 2007, 2003 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc.

Test Bank 25-2

ANS: F DIF: Memorization
REF: Page 839 (Box 25-2) TOP: Organization of the Digestive System

8. The hard palate of the mouth consists of two maxillae and two palatine bones.

ANS: T DIF: Memorization REF: Page 841 TOP: Structure of the Oral Cavity