Gastrointestinal System Physiology
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What is the primary responsibility of the Upper GI tract?

  • Ingestion (correct)
  • Digestion and absorption
  • Collection and elimination of waste
  • Production of digestive secretions

    • What is the function of the appendix?

  • Absorption of nutrients
  • Reservoir for normal flora (correct)
  • Production of digestive secretions
  • Storage of waste

    • What is the primary responsibility of the Middle GI tract?

  • Collection and elimination of waste
  • Ingestion
  • Digestion and absorption (correct)
  • Production of digestive secretions

    • What is the function of the accessory organs?

    <p>Production of digestive secretions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Lower GI tract?

    <p>Collection and elimination of waste (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the small intestine?

    <p>Majority of digestion takes place (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of digestion in the body?

    <p>Breaking down of food into its basic parts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of pepsin in the stomach?

    <p>Breaking down proteins into peptides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of villi in the small intestine?

    <p>Increasing the surface area for absorption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of bile in the small intestine?

    <p>Emulsifying fats to facilitate digestion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the large intestine?

    <p>Absorbing water and collecting waste (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a broken 'mucosal barrier' in the stomach?

    <p>Gastritis and peptic ulcer disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential risk if an ulcer perforates through all the layers into the abdominal cavity?

    <p>Infection, inflammation, and potentially sepsis and shock (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of swelling near the pyloric sphincter on the stomach?

    <p>Impaired emptying of the stomach into the small intestine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of antibiotic treatment in patients with H. pylori infection?

    <p>Fewer recurrences of ulcers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of antacids in ulcer treatment?

    <p>Neutralizing the acid that is present in the stomach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of complete occlusion of the stomach due to ulceration?

    <p>Vomiting up undigested food, electrolyte imbalances, and bowel obstructions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lifestyle modification recommended for patients with ulcers?

    <p>Avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and taking NSAIDS (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the small intestine?

    <p>Receives and secretes digestive enzymes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a secretion of the large intestine?

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

    What is the outermost layer of the GI wall?

    <p>Serosa/visceral peritoneum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible predisposing factor for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

    <p>Autoimmune problem with environmental triggers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common nursing problem associated with IBD?

    <p>Weight loss (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of stress in IBD?

    <p>It can exacerbate the symptoms of IBD (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of giving specific drugs in the GI tract?

    <p>To decrease inflammation locally with minimal side effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of trypsin inhibitor in the pancreas?

    <p>To prevent trypsin activation inside the pancreas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common predisposing factor for the pathological change in the pancreas?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it a problem if the enzymes are activated within the pancreas?

    <p>The enzymes can digest the pancreas itself, leading to inflammation and damage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of bicarbonate in the pancreatic juice?

    <p>To neutralize acidic chyme from the stomach and provide an alkaline environment for digestive enzymes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an ostomy in the management of GI tract problems?

    <p>To drain the contents of the colon into a bag to rest the colon and allow it to heal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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