Digestive System Quiz:
1. Which of these refers to the type of epithelium associated with the esophagus?
Transitional Stratified squamous Simple columnar Stratified columnar
2. Which of these represents the type of epithelium associated with the cardiac region of the stomach?
3. Which of these cells produces hydrochloric acid (HCl) and intrinsic factor?
Chief cells Parietal cells Mucous neck cells Acinar cells
4. Which of these cells produces pepsinogen?
5. Which of these contains the myenteric plexus (plexus of Auerbach)?
Mucosa Submucosa Muscularis externa Serosa
6. Which of these is most commonly associated with the Crypts of Lieberkuhn?
Colon Ileum Jejunum Duodenum
7. Which of these is an alternative name for the chief cells of the stomach?
Acinar cell Parietal cell Zymogenic cell (granule) Alpha cell
8. Which of these contains the muscularis mucosa?
9. Which of these cells produces the clear, watery fluid associated with salivary glands?
Mucous cells Serous demilunes Hepatocytes Kupffer cells
10. Which of these is NOT associated with a liver triad?
Arteriole Central vein Bile duct Venule
11. Which of these terms refers to blood-filled spaces in body organs such as the liver?
Vessels Ampullae Sinusoids Cannulas
12. Which of these are the exocrine cells of the pancreas?
Acinar cells Parietal Beta cells Alpha cells
13. Which of these cells produce insulin?
14. Which of these cells produce glucagon?
15. Which of these structures is the “dumping area” for blood from the liver sinusoids?
Vessels Ampullae Sinusoids Central vein
NOTE: You are also responsible for visual identification of all microslides and cat digestive organs as indicated in your objectives. Practical applications such as these are an inherent part of each laboratory activity and exam.
