Straight line Anatomy & Physiology II Final Exam-Questions with
Correct Answers/ Verified/ Latest Update (2024/2025)
The colon makes up the bulk of the large intestine and is divided into all of the following
parts EXCEPT the ________ colon. - ✔✔Reverse colon
Digestion begins in the mouth with the process of mastication (chewing) and the secretion
of saliva, which moistens the food and starts the chemical breakdown of food. - ✔✔True
________ emulsifies fats for fat metabolism before releasing the products into the
bloodstream. - ✔✔Bile
The digestive tract is like a long tube, some 30 feet long in adults in total. - ✔✔True
The three main functions of the digestive system are digestion, absorption, and elimination.
- ✔✔True
The ________ is (are) the largest glandular organ(s) and weigh(s) about 3½ pounds. -
✔✔Liver
The rectal system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth
to the anus. - ✔✔False
A ________ is an abnormal protrusion of an organ, or part of an organ, through the wall of
the body cavity where it is located. - ✔✔Hernia
Secondary lymphedema can be caused by __________. - ✔✔insect bites
The last 12 feet of the small intestine is called the ____________. - ✔✔ileum
________ is essential for preventing blood clotting. - ✔✔Fibrinogen
, A growing tumor can cause the destruction of normal body cells around it. - ✔✔True
Leukocytes are also called ___________. - ✔✔WBC
Innate immunity includes the external barriers of the body, which include all of the
following EXCEPT _________. - ✔✔Lungs
Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of immunity? - ✔✔Inactive
The upper canines, also known as the "stomach teeth," are larger than the lower canines. -
✔✔False
________ is a condition in which the upper portion of the stomach protrudes into the chest
cavity through an opening of the diaphragm called the esophageal hiatus. - ✔✔Hiatal Hernia
The immune system consists of the tissues, organs, and physiologic processes used by the
body to identify abnormal cells, foreign substances, and foreign tissues, such as transplants,
and defend against those substances that might be harmful to the body. - ✔✔True
The gluteus maximus is the cavity formed by the palate (roof), the lips, and cheeks on the
sides and the tongue on the floor. - ✔✔False
The gingivae, or gums, hold the teeth in place. - ✔✔True
______ prevents the clotting of blood. - ✔✔Heparin
Antibodies can recognize an antigen and lock onto it and are capable of destroying it
without help. - ✔✔False
The immune system operates even months after death. - ✔✔False
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