1. Digestive System Jeopardy
Category 1
Mouth, Pharynx, Esophagus
Category 2
Stomach
Category 3
Small Intestine
Category 4
Large Intestine
Category 5
Accessory Organs
Category 6
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2. Category 1 Mouth, Esophagus, & Pharynx
What is the function of the teeth?
A. masticate
B. swallow
C. peristalsis
break-down food using
enzymes
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3. Category 1 Mouth, Esophagus, & Pharynx
What is the function of the teeth?
A. masticate
B. swallow
C. peristalsis
break-down food using
enzymes
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4. The _______ is the fleshy, fingerlike projection of the soft palate.
A. tonsils
B. frenulum
C. uvula
D. salivary glands
E. tongue
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5. The _______ is the fleshy, fingerlike projection of the soft palate.
A. tonsils
B. frenulum
C. uvula
D. salivary glands
E. tongue
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6. The space between the lips externally & the teeth & gums internally is the _____.
A. frenulum
B. uvula
C. vestibule
D. hard palate
E. soft palate
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7. C. vestibule Category 1 - 30 points
The space between the lips externally & the teeth & gums internally is the _____.
A. frenulum
B. uvula
C. vestibule
D. hard palate
E. soft palate
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8. DOUBLE JEOPARDY! :) Category 1 - 80 points
The ____ forms the roof of the mouth.
1. vestibule
2. hard palate
3. soft palate
A. 1, 2, and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 only
E. 2 and 3 only
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9. E. 2 and 3 only DOUBLE JEOPARDY! :) Category 1 - 40x2 = 80 points
The ____ forms the roof of the mouth.
1. vestibule
2. hard palate
3. soft palate
E. 2 and 3 only
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10. Surgical cutting of the frenulum would affect which part of the body?
A. salivary glands C. nasal cavity
B. tongue D. tonsils
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11. Surgical cutting of the frenulum would affect which part of the body?
A. salivary glands C. nasal cavity
B. tongue D. tonsils
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12. B. cardioesophageal sphincter C. pyloric sphincter D. anal sphincter
______ is the passage or opening by which food moves from the esophagus to the stomach.
A. ileocecal valve
B. cardioesophageal sphincter
C. pyloric sphincter
D. anal sphincter
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13. cardioesophageal sphincter
______ is the passage or opening by which food moves from the esophagus to the stomach.
A. ileocecal valve
cardioesophageal
sphincter
C. pyloric sphincter
anal sphincter
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14. C. cardioesophageal sphincter D. ileocecal valve
The terminal opening of the stomach where food is moved to the small intestine is called the ________.
A. anus
B. pyloric sphincter
C. cardioesophageal sphincter
D. ileocecal valve
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15. The terminal opening of the stomach where food is moved to the small intestine is called the
A. anus
B. pyloric sphincter
C. cardioesophageal sphincter
D. ileocecal valve
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16. Which of the following is absorbed in the stomach?
A. bile C. alcohol
B. protein D. cholesterol
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17. Which of the following is absorbed in the stomach?
A. bile C. alcohol
B. protein D. cholesterol
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18. Which external region of the stomach has the longest length?
A. body curvature
B. fundus curvature
C. lesser curvature
D. duodenum curvature
E. greater curvature
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19. Which external region of the stomach has the longest length?
A. body curvature
B. fundus curvature
C. lesser curvature
D. duodenum curvature
E. greater curvature
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20. How many regions are there in the stomach?
One
Two
Three
Four
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21. Four How many regions are there in the stomach? One Two Three
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22. A. ileum C. ascending colon B. duodenum D. jejunum
Which one of the following is the middle section of the small intestine?
A. ileum C. ascending
colon
B. duodenum D. jejunum
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23. A. ileum C. ascending colon B. duodenum D. jejunum
Which one of the following is the middle section of the small intestine?
A. ileum C. ascending
colon
B. duodenum D. jejunum
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24. The primary function of the small intestine is: A. mineral secretion
B. absorption of water
C. absorption of nutrients
D. vitamin conversion
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25. C. absorption of nutrients
The primary function of the small intestine is:
A. mineral secretion
B. absorption of water
C. absorption of nutrients
D. vitamin conversion
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26. DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
Which of the following is the structure that helps the small intestine with absorption?
A. mesentery C. villi
B. mucosa D. cecum
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27. DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
Which of the following is the structure that helps the small intestine with absorption?
A. mesentery C. villi
B. mucosa D. cecum
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28. Category 3 - (40 pt x2) 80 points
Double Jeopardy:
The opening from the small intestine to the large intestine is called the ________.
A. pyloric sphincter
B. cardioesophageal sphincter
C. ileocecal valve
D. anus
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29. Category 3 - (40 pt x2) 80 points
Double Jeopardy:
The opening from the small intestine to the large intestine is called the ________.
A. pyloric sphincter
B. cardioesophageal sphincter
C. ileocecal valve
D. anus
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30. Which is longer in length? A. small intestine B. large intestine
C. esophagus
D. cardioesophageal sphincter
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31. Which is longer in length? A. small intestine B. large intestine
C. esophagus
D. cardioesophageal sphincter
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32. Absorption of mostly nutrients is a function of which digestive organ?
A. liver
B. stomach
C. small intestine
D. large intestine
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33. Absorption of mostly nutrients is a function of which digestive organ?
A. liver Trick Question!
B. stomach
C. small intestine
D. large intestine
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34. Which one of the following is NOT a subdivision of the large intestine?
A. appendix
B. rectum
C. duodenum
D. colon
E. cecum
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35. C. duodenum <- small intestine
Which one of the following is NOT a subdivision of the large intestine?
A. appendix
B. rectum
C. duodenum <- small intestine
D. colon
E. cecum
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36. DOUBLE JEOPARDY - 60 points
Which structure hangs from the cecum of the large intestine and can become inflamed?
A. rectum C. sigmoid colon
B. ascending colon D. appendix
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37. DOUBLE JEOPARDY - 60 points
Which structure hangs from the cecum of the large intestine and can become inflamed?
A. rectum C. sigmoid colon
B. ascending colon D. appendix
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38. A. mucus cells C. goblet cells villi cells D. submucosa cells
What type of cells produces mucus in the large intestine to ease the passage of feces?
A. mucus cells C. goblet cells
villi cells D. submucosa
cells
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39. A. mucus cells C. goblet cells villi cells D. submucosa cells
What type of cells produces mucus in the large intestine to ease the passage of feces?
A. mucus cells C. goblet cells
villi cells D. submucosa
cells
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40. Which of the following parts of the large intestine does not lie in the pelvic region?
A. descending colon
rectum
anal canal
sigmoid colon
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41. Which of the following parts of the large intestine does not lie in the pelvic region?
A. descending colon
rectum
anal canal
sigmoid colon
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42. Category 5 - 10 points What is the function of the gallbladder?
A. production of gastric juice
B. stores bile and removes water
C. produces pancreatic enzymes
D. stores gastric juice
E. secretes gastric juice
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43. Category 5 - 10 points B. stores bile and removes water
What is the function of the gallbladder?
production of gastric juice
B. stores bile and removes water
C. produces pancreatic enzymes
D. stores gastric juice
E. secretes gastric juice
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44. A. hepatitis C. diverticulitis B. cirrhosis D. pancreatitis
Which of the following is an inflammatory condition of the liver caused by excessive consumption of alcohol over a prolonged period of time?
A. hepatitis C. diverticulitis
B. cirrhosis D. pancreatitis
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45. A. hepatitis C. diverticulitis B. cirrhosis D. pancreatitis
Which of the following is an inflammatory condition of the liver caused by excessive consumption of alcohol over a prolonged period of time?
A. hepatitis C. diverticulitis
B. cirrhosis D. pancreatitis
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46. B. gallbladder D. pancreas
The digestive organ that produces a wide range of enzymes that digests all categories of food is the _______.
A. mouth C. stomach
B. gallbladder D. pancreas
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47. B. gallbladder D. pancreas
The digestive organ that produces a wide range of enzymes that digests all categories of food is the _______.
A. mouth C. stomach
B. gallbladder D. pancreas
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48. Which of the following is an accessory organ? A. pancreas C. mouth
B. stomach D. esophagus
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49. Which of the following is an accessory organ? A. pancreas C. mouth
B. stomach D. esophagus
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50. Which of the following is a function of the liver?
A. absorption of water
B. production of bile
C. production of enzymes
D. absorption of gastric juice
secretion of gastric juice
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51. Which of the following is a function of the liver?
A. absorption of water
B. production of bile
C. production of enzymes
D. absorption of gastric juice
secretion of gastric juice
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52. Which one of the following is NOT an organ of the alimentary canal:
A. pharynx
pancreas
esophagus
mouth
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53. pancreas D. mouth Category 6 - 10 points
Which one of the following is NOT an organ of the alimentary canal:
A. pharynx C. esophagus
pancreas D. mouth
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54. The number of permanent teeth within a full set of adult teeth is: 32 24 36 28
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55. 32 The number of permanent teeth within a full set of adult teeth is:
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56. The alimentary canal is also known as the: A. gastrointestinal tract
gullet
pharynx
accessory canal
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57. The alimentary canal is also known as the: A. gastrointestinal tract
gullet
pharynx
accessory canal
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58. Which of the following is the largest gland in the body? A. pancreas
liver
salivary glands
pituitary gland
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59. liver Which of the following is the largest gland in the body?
A. pancreas
liver
salivary glands
pituitary gland
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60. Which one of the following represents the correct order through which food passes through the digestive system:
1. Pharynx A. 2, 5, 1, 6, 4, 3
2. Mouth B. 1, 2, 5, 6, 3, 4
3. Large Intestine C. 2, 5, 6, 1, 4, 3
4. Small Intestine D. 2, 1, 5, 6, 4, 3
5. Esophagus
6. Stomach
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61. Which one of the following represents the correct order through which food passes through the digestive system:
2. Mouth A. 2, 5, 1, 6, 4, 3
1. Pharynx B. 1, 2, 5, 6, 3, 4
5. Esophagus C. 2, 5, 6, 1, 4, 3
6. Stomach D. 2, 1, 5, 6, 4, 3
4. Small Intestine
3. Large Intestine
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