Anatomy Questions
Explore questions in the Anatomy category that you can ask Spark.E!
Removal of living tissue of microscopic examination is a. biopsyb. ultrasoundc. stagingd. dissecting
The common bile duct and the pancreatic duct usually unite to form the:a. pyloric portion b. deuodenal bulbc. hepatopancreatic ampullad. greater duodenal papilla
The large intestine is made up of a series of pouches called the:a. cecumb. rugaec. huastrad. vermiform appendix
Which of the following is not a connective tissue membrane? a. fascia b. perichondriumc. meninges d. matrix
The mucosa of the small intestine contains a series of fingerlike projections called: a. villib. rugaec. haustra d. taenaie coli
The main functions of the large intestine are?1) digestion of food2) reabsorption of fluids 3) elimination of waste products a. 1 and 2b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2 and 3
The opening between the small intestine and the large intestine is called the:a. ileocecal valveb. ampulla of vaterc. pyloric valved. greater duodenal papilla
The folds of the thick inner lining of the stomach are termed the: a. rugaeb. serousc. mucous layerd. submucous layer
The contraction waves by which the digestive tube moves its contents toward the rectum are called: a. respirationb. peristalsisc. masticationd. deglutition
Which of the following is not caused by a virus?a. Aids b. malariac. chickenpoxd. hepatitis
The stomach wall is composed of how many layers? A. 1 b. 2 c. 4 d. 5
Which of the following are main components of the alimentary canal? 1) mouth and pharynx2) stomach and intestine 3) liver and pancreasa. 1 and 2 b. 1 nad 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1,2 and 3
the small intestine is divided into how many distinct portions?a. 3b. 4c. 5 d. 8
The visceral layer of a serous membrane lines a body cavity (T or F)
Metastasis is:a. a form of radiationb. high frequency sound wavesc. spread of a tumord. an antineoplastic agent
The wearing of shoes is protection againsta. flukesb. hookwormsc. flatwormsd. pinworms
What is the length of the large intestine?a. 3 feetb. 5 feetc. 7 feetd. 8 feet
The muscular opening between the stomach and the duodenum is termed the: a. pylorusb. pyloric sphincterc. pyloric antrum d. ilocecal valve
Myocardium is muscle found in a. liverb. heartc. kidney d. lung
What is the length of the average adult small intestine?a. 10 feetb. 12 feetc. 18 feetd. 22 feet