IGGY 52 GI ASSESSMENT OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL
SYSTEM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
IGGYQuiz 3 Exam 3 practice questions
1. What is the name of the first 12 inches of the small intestine?
a. Jejunum
b. Ileum
c. Duodenum
d. Esophagus - ANSWER - Duodenum
2. Which structure is involved in the protective function of the liver?
a. Sphincter of Oddi
b. Gallbladder
c. Pancreas
d. Kupffer cells - ANSWER - Kupffer cells
3. The pancreas performs which functions?(Select all that apply.)
a. Breaks down amino acids
b. Secretes enzymes for digestion from the exocrine part of the organ
c. Breaks down fatty acids and triglycerides
d. Produces glucagon from the endocrine part of the organ
e. Produces enzymes that digest carbohydrates, fats, and proteins -
ANSWER - Secretes enzymes for digestion from the exocrine part of the
organ
- Produces glucagon from the endocrine part of the organ
- Produces enzymes that digest carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
4. Which statements about intrinsic factor are correct?(Select all that
apply.)
a. It is produced by the parietal cells.
b. It is essential to fat emulsification.
c. It aids in the absorption of vitamin B12.
d. It forms and secretes bile.
e. Its absence causes pernicious anemia. - ANSWER - It is produced by
the parietal cells.
- It aids in the absorption of vitamin B12.
, - Its absence causes pernicious anemia.
5. Which statements about Kupffer cells are true?(Select all that apply.)
a. They are located in the epithelial cell layer lining in the GI tract.
b. They are cells found in the liver.
c. They phagocytize harmful bacteria.
d. They are part of the substance that aids in the absorption of vitamin
B12.
e. They are part of the body's reticuloendothelial system. - ANSWER -
They are cells found in the liver.
- They phagocytize harmful bacteria.
- They are part of the body's reticuloendothelial system.
6. Which (substance)drugs predispose a patient to peptic ulcer disease
and gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding?(Select all that apply.)
a. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
b. Anticoagulants
c. Aspirin
d. Lasix
e. Digitalis
f. Caffeine - ANSWER - Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
- Anticoagulants
- Aspirin
- Caffeine
7. Which gastrointestinal problem is related to anorexia?
a. Heartburn
b. Constipation
c. Steatorrhea
d. Loss of appetite - ANSWER - Loss of appetite
8. Dyspepsia is characterized by which factors?(Select all that apply.)
a. Indigestion associated with eating
b. Loss of appetite for food
c. Heartburn associated with eating
d. Vomiting that occurs after eating
e. Malabsorption - ANSWER - Indigestion associated with eating
- Heartburn associated with eating
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