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Gastrointestinal Structure and Function Overview

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What is the primary function of the accessory organs in the digestive system?

To eliminate waste products from the body

To supply digestive fluids and enzymes (correct)

To absorb nutrients into the bloodstream

To break down food into smaller molecules

What is the order of the organs in the GI tract, from proximal to distal?

Mouth, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, large intestine (correct)

Mouth, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, esophagus, large intestine

Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, large intestine

Mouth, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, pancreas, large intestine

What is a common symptom of acute GI dysfunction?

Vomiting (correct)

Pain

Malabsorption

Constipation

Which of the following is an example of a chronic GI disorder that requires chronic treatment?

Type 3 intestinal failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the intestinal epithelial cells (IECs)?

To transport digested components across the lumen Signup and view all the answers

What is the general outcome of identifying and remedying dietary and lifestyle triggers in some chronic GI disorders?

Improvement in symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the GI tract in relation to the rest of the body?

It serves as the gateway to oral nutrient, drug, and toxicant access Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the nervous system of the GI tract?

It is the only organ with a freestanding nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the gut in relation to digestion?

To mechanically and chemically process materials for absorption Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of the accessory organs in the digestive system?

What is the order of the organs in the GI tract, from proximal to distal?

What is a common symptom of acute GI dysfunction?

Which of the following is an example of a chronic GI disorder that requires chronic treatment?

What is the primary function of the intestinal epithelial cells (IECs)?

What is the general outcome of identifying and remedying dietary and lifestyle triggers in some chronic GI disorders?

What is the function of the GI tract in relation to the rest of the body?

What is unique about the nervous system of the GI tract?

What is the primary function of the gut in relation to digestion?

What is the process of breaking down dietary macromolecules into their components?

What is a characteristic of the mucosal epithelial cells of the GI tract?

What is the GI tract also responsible for, aside from digestion and absorption?

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