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What is the primary purpose of the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the primary purpose of the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the approximate length of the esophagus?
What is the approximate length of the esophagus?
Which section of the small intestine forms a 'C' shape around the head of the pancreas?
Which section of the small intestine forms a 'C' shape around the head of the pancreas?
What are the two openings of the stomach?
What are the two openings of the stomach?
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What is responsible for the intake of food in the gastrointestinal system?
What is responsible for the intake of food in the gastrointestinal system?
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Study Notes
Gastrointestinal Tract
- The primary purpose of the gastrointestinal tract is to digest and absorb nutrients from ingested food.
Esophagus
- The approximate length of the esophagus is around 25-30 cm (10-12 inches).
Small Intestine
- The duodenum section of the small intestine forms a 'C' shape around the head of the pancreas.
Stomach
- The two openings of the stomach are the cardiac orifice (入口) and the pyloric orifice (出口).
Food Intake
- The mouth is responsible for the intake of food in the gastrointestinal system.
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Test your knowledge of nursing management for patients with gastrointestinal disorders and hepatic and biliary disorders. This quiz covers anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system, assessment of the gastrointestinal system, nursing care for gastrointestinal disorders, and the nursing process for hepatic and biliary disorders.
