63) The ________ is composed of soft connective tissue and contains blood and lymph vessels, lymphatic tissue, and nerve endings.

49) ________ is characterized by small growths that contain a pedicle or footlike attachment in the mucous membranes of the colon.

47) ________ is inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract. It is caused by a variety of diseases and disorders, such as infections and pancreatic deficiency.

48) ________ is an inflammation of only the small intestine.

42) Which of the following is an end product of fat digestion?

10) What is the last section of the small intestine, before it empties into the large intestine, called?

18) Enzymes are necessary for digestion; ________ is produced to break down fats.

13) The appendix is attached to which area of the digestive tract?

6) The ________ is used by both the digestive and respiratory systems.

20) Pancreatitis can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT ________.