Gastrointestinal System Disorders

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Which part of the gastrointestinal tract serves primarily to absorb water and electrolytes?

  • Duodenum
  • Large intestine (correct)
  • Small intestine
  • Stomach

Where is digestion completed and most nutrients absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract?

  • Duodenum
  • Small intestine (correct)
  • Stomach
  • Esophagus

Which part of the body is responsible for notifying the body that it is satisfied or has received sufficient food?

  • Thyroid gland
  • Pituitary gland
  • Pancreas
  • Hypothalamus (correct)

Which part of the gastrointestinal tract includes the mouth, esophagus, and stomach?

<p>Upper GIT (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the nursing history assessment of the GIT, which subjective data includes presence of dental prosthesis and comfort of usage?

<p>General Data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the lower gastrointestinal tract primarily serve to absorb?

<p>Water and electrolytes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for notifying the body that it is satisfied or has received sufficient food?

<p>Hypothalamus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is digestion completed and most nutrients absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract?

<p>Small intestine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structures are included in the upper gastrointestinal tract?

<p>Mouth, esophagus, stomach, duodenum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What subjective data is included in the nursing history assessment of the GIT?

<p>Presence of dental prosthesis and comfort of usage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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