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In the first step of digestion, chewing food is considered to be ___________ digestion. a. chemicalb. bolusc. mastificationd. mechanical
The ascending portion of the colon joins the transverse colon at the: a. left colic flexureb. right colic flexurec. sigmoid colond. duodenojejunal flexure
Which muscle is a synergist of the adductor group for adducting the thighs?
The pinching effect that occurs in the digestive system which aids in mixing up the contents is termed: a. peristalsisb. segmentationc. squeezing d. contraction
The extension off the soft palate which raises up during swallowing to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity is called the: a. epiglottisb. pharynxc. uvulad. tongue
Which muscles are most responsible for the inspiration phase of normal breathing
Focus your attention on sections (a) and (b) in Focus Figure 10.1. Please pay close attention to the footnote describing flexion and extension of the knee and ankle.Which of the following statements is correct regarding muscle position and its related action?
Which major muscles of the trunk insert on the medial edge of the scapula to draw the scapulae together and to tilt the glenoid cavity downward?
Which of the following muscles of the trunk originates on the pubic crest?
Focus your attention on sections (c) and (d) in Focus Figure 10.1. Which of the following statements is correct regarding muscle position and its related action?
The combining form cholangi (o) means: a. sacb. bile ducts c. gallbalderd. common bile duct
The narrow space between the two layers of peritoneum is called the: a. pleural cavityb. peritoneal cavityc. diaphragm d. abominopelvic cavity
The two main hepatic ducts join to form the:a. cystic ductb. pancreatic ductc. common bile ductd. common hepatic duct
The common bile duct and the pancreatic duct join and together as they enter a chamber known as the: a. gallbladerb. duodenum c. bile duct sphincterd. hepatopancreatic ampulla
The combining form cholecyst (o) means: a. sacb. bile ductc. gallbladerd. common bile duct
The abnormal protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm is called: a. diverticulumb. aneurysm c. calculus d. hiatal hernia
The out pouching if weakening of the intestinal wall most commonly seen in the large intestine is termed an: a. diverticulumb. aneurysm c. calculus d. hiatal hernia
The disorder commonly found in infants when the pyloric sphincter is obstructed is called: a. peptic ulcerb. adenocarcinoma c. crohns diseased. pyloric stenosis
With in the stomach the parietal cells and the chief cells produce enzymes that aid in digestion. They are: a. pesin and HCLb. pepsin and chymec. HCL and amylased. trypsin and pepsin
The duct formed at the junction of the duct from the gallbladder and the hepatic duct is termed the: a. ampulla of vaterb. common hepatic ductc. common bile ductd. common cystic duct