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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the lower gastrointestinal tract primarily serve to absorb?

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

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

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

    What structures are included in the upper gastrointestinal tract?

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

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