Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Tissues

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the tissues of the digestive tract (Select all that apply) ?

• A)The salivary glands are made of areolar connective tissue.
• B)Columnar epithelium forms the lining of the small intestine.
• C)Goblet cells secrete enzymes in the small intestine.
• D)Peristalsis of the intestines is brought about by smooth muscle.
• E)Ciliated cells help sweep food through the small intestine. f.Microvilli help increase the surface area of the stomach lining.

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Definitions:

Carboxyl Group

A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group, denoted as -COOH in organic compounds.

Prostaglandins

A group of physiologically active lipid compounds having diverse hormone-like effects in animals, derived enzymatically from fatty acids.

Arachadonic Acid

A polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid important in the inflammation process and cellular signalling.

Chair Conformation

A stable, puckered conformation of six-membered rings that minimizes torsional strain.