Other Digestive Physiology

Practice Questions

MCAT Biology › Other Digestive Physiology

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In the human body, the colon primarily absorbs __________.

2

Which of the following is false regarding the large intestine?

I. The majority of digestion occurs in the large intestine

II. The large intestine contains microbes that have a symbiotic relationship with humans

III. The large intestine has a lower concentration of hydrogen ions than the stomach

3

Which of the following is true of intestinal function?

4

Which of the following is not a function of the human gastrointestinal system?

5

Diarrhea is often caused by improper functioning of the large intestine. What is the most likely reason for diarrhea?

6

The vitamins include A, B, C, D, E, and K. Which vitamins are fat-soluble and which are water-soluble?

7

The digestive system begins in the __________.

8

A specific bacterium causes diarrhea in patients. Knowing this, which section of the digestive system would be most affected by the bacterium?

9

From where does the stimulation for gastrointestinal contraction originate?

10

The esophagus contains which type of muscle?

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