Chapter 14, Problem 2QFS

Which phase of deglutition involves contraction of the longitudinal muscle layer of the muscularis? voluntary phase buccal phase pharyngeal phase esophageal phase

A urinalysis reveals that the patients urine contains glucose, hemoglobin, and white blood cells (pus). Are any of these substances abnormal in urine? Explain.

Explain how the stomach is protected from self digestion and why this is necessary.

Which of these statements about bile is true? About 500 mL is secreted daily. Its main function is the denaturation of proteins. It is synthesized in the gallbladder. Bile salts are recycled.

Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause constipation? bacterial infection dehydration ulcer excessive cellulose consumption

Arteries serving the stomach, pancreas, and liver all branch from the ________. superior mesenteric artery inferior mesenteric artery celiac trunk splenic artery

Which part of the large intestine attaches to the appendix? cecum ascending colon transverse colon descending colon