Physiology Gastro-Intestinal Tract Set 2

1. The enzyme that digests proteins is :

2. The process of breaking down large droplets of fat into small droplets of fat is called :

3. The intrinsic nerve plexuses :

4. Which of the following hormones is released by the presence of fat and protein in the small intestine
and has a major effect to decrease gastric emptying?

5. The gastric juice produced in the stomach contains mucus, hydrochloric acid, and :

6. Food that leaves the stomach is in the form of a thick liquid. This liquid is called :

7. Chief cells of gastric mucosa secrete :

8. The digestion of all types of nutrients is completed in the :

9. Swallowing is a complex process that involves signaling between the pharynx and swallowing
center in the brainstem. Which of the following structures is critical for determining whether a bolus of
food is small enough to be swallowed?

10. Inhibition of vagal function has the greatest effect on which segment of the alimentary tract?

11. Which of the following would most likely decrease the number of spike potentials
generated in the GI smooth muscle?

12. Which of the following is true of the gastro enteric reflex?

13. Intrinsic factor is :

14. Digestion of proteins begins in the :

15. the process by which large pieces of food are cut and crushed into smaller pieces is called :

16. The ileocecal sphincter :

17. Which of following digestive organs does not show peristalsis:

18. Stimulation of the submucosal plexus results in an increase in which of the following?

19. Which of the following is a likely consequence of ileal resection?

20. Bile acts on :

21. The enzyme in saliva helps to digest :

22. Lipids :

23. The hormone that inhibit gastric secretion and motility is :

24. Saliva DOESN’T contain :

25. Which of the following is true about pancreatic secretions?