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The process by which nutrients are taken up by the cells of the intestine and then passed into the bloodstream is known as?
The process by which nutrients are taken up by the cells of the intestine and then passed into the bloodstream is known as?
- Fulminant
- Absorption (correct)
- Diarrhea
- Digestion
Which cells in the pancreas produce digestive enzymes?
Which cells in the pancreas produce digestive enzymes?
- Brush border cells
- Chief cells
- Enteric cells
- Acinar cells (correct)
What is the site where the bile duct and pancreatic duct empty into the duodenum?
What is the site where the bile duct and pancreatic duct empty into the duodenum?
- Pancreas
- Gallbladder
- Duodenum
- Ampulla of Vater (correct)
What is the term for a sudden inflammation of the pancreas?
What is the term for a sudden inflammation of the pancreas?
What is the term for the enzymes located on the microvilli of the small intestine cells?
What is the term for the enzymes located on the microvilli of the small intestine cells?
What is the term for difficulty in swallowing?
What is the term for difficulty in swallowing?
What is the purpose of the intrinsic factor produced by the stomach?
What is the purpose of the intrinsic factor produced by the stomach?
What is the term for vomiting blood?
What is the term for vomiting blood?
What is the name of the bacteria that can cause stomach infections and lead to ulcers?
What is the name of the bacteria that can cause stomach infections and lead to ulcers?
What is the term for a condition in which stomach contents flow back into the esophagus?
What is the term for a condition in which stomach contents flow back into the esophagus?
What is the term for a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue?
What is the term for a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue?
What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down fats?
What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down fats?
What is the role of parietal cells in the stomach lining?
What is the role of parietal cells in the stomach lining?
What is the precursor of pepsin that is secreted by chief cells?
What is the precursor of pepsin that is secreted by chief cells?
What is the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs?
What is the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs?
What is the term for pain upon removal of pressure rather than application of pressure to the abdomen?
What is the term for pain upon removal of pressure rather than application of pressure to the abdomen?
What is the term for patchy areas of inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, characteristic of Crohn's disease?
What is the term for patchy areas of inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, characteristic of Crohn's disease?
What is the term for the muscle that controls the flow of bile and pancreatic juice into the duodenum?
What is the term for the muscle that controls the flow of bile and pancreatic juice into the duodenum?
What is the purpose of brush border enzymes?
What is the purpose of brush border enzymes?
What is the condition characterized by frequent, watery bowel movements?
What is the condition characterized by frequent, watery bowel movements?
What is the term for a connection between two body parts, such as an organ or blood vessel?
What is the term for a connection between two body parts, such as an organ or blood vessel?
What is the term for a sudden and severe disease onset?
What is the term for a sudden and severe disease onset?
What is the role of chief cells in the stomach?
What is the role of chief cells in the stomach?
What is the term for the cells of the pancreas that produce digestive enzymes?
What is the term for the cells of the pancreas that produce digestive enzymes?
What is the process of breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed?
What is the process of breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed?
What is the term for inflammation of the appendix?
What is the term for inflammation of the appendix?
What is the term for the subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that directly controls the gastrointestinal system?
What is the term for the subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that directly controls the gastrointestinal system?
What is the function of the mucosal layer in the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the function of the mucosal layer in the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the term for chronic inflammation of the stomach lining?
What is the term for chronic inflammation of the stomach lining?
What is the name of the bacteria that causes stomach infections and leads to ulcers?
What is the name of the bacteria that causes stomach infections and leads to ulcers?
What is the term for vomiting blood?
What is the term for vomiting blood?
What is the function of lipase in digestion?
What is the function of lipase in digestion?
What is the term for black, tarry stools indicative of gastrointestinal bleeding?
What is the term for black, tarry stools indicative of gastrointestinal bleeding?
What is the term for a condition in which stomach contents flow back into the esophagus?
What is the term for a condition in which stomach contents flow back into the esophagus?
What is the purpose of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
What is the purpose of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
What is the term for a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue?
What is the term for a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue?
Which cells in the stomach lining produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor?
Which cells in the stomach lining produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor?
What is the function of pepsin in the stomach?
What is the function of pepsin in the stomach?
What is the term for ulcers occurring in the stomach or duodenum due to the breakdown of the mucosal barrier?
What is the term for ulcers occurring in the stomach or duodenum due to the breakdown of the mucosal barrier?
What is the term for a hole that develops through the wall of a body organ?
What is the term for a hole that develops through the wall of a body organ?
Which enzyme begins the digestion of starches in the mouth?
Which enzyme begins the digestion of starches in the mouth?
What is the term for the feeling of needing to pass stools even when the bowels are empty?
What is the term for the feeling of needing to pass stools even when the bowels are empty?
What is the term for the layer of the gastrointestinal tract located just beneath the mucosa?
What is the term for the layer of the gastrointestinal tract located just beneath the mucosa?
Which enzyme breaks down proteins in the small intestine?
Which enzyme breaks down proteins in the small intestine?
What is the term for the location behind the peritoneum?
What is the term for the location behind the peritoneum?
