The Ultimate GI Tract Functions Quiz

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Which function does the GI tract perform?

Produce hormones

Transport oxygen to the body

Absorb fluid and nutrients (correct)

Regulate body temperature

What is the purpose of temporary storage in the GI tract?

To store feces before elimination (correct)

To filter waste materials

To produce enzymes for digestion

To regulate blood sugar levels

What role does the GI tract play in balancing fluid and electrolyte levels?

Absorbing and excreting fluids (correct)

Maintaining pH balance

Transporting oxygen to the body

Regulating blood pressure

Which factor can affect elimination age?

Fluid intake Signup and view all the answers

What can affect elimination besides diet and fluid intake?

Surgery and anesthesia Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can affect elimination during pregnancy?

Medications Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of colon cancer in individuals over 50 years old?

Physical activity Signup and view all the answers

Which ethnic background is associated with an increased risk of colon cancer?

African Americans Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a dietary factor associated with an increased risk of colon cancer?

Fish consumption Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following specimens is commonly collected for detecting intestinal infections?

Stool Signup and view all the answers

How many stool specimens are usually collected for detecting intestinal infections?

3 Signup and view all the answers

Within what time frame must a stool specimen be examined after collection?

30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be detected using a KUB Flat Plate of the Abdomen?

Kidney stones Signup and view all the answers

When should a KUB Flat Plate of the Abdomen not be done?

On patients who are pregnant Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a KUB Flat Plate of the Abdomen?

To detect abdominal abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the gastrointestinal system does an 'Upper GI' or 'UGI' examination primarily focus on?

Esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and jejunum Signup and view all the answers

What type of contrast medium is typically used in an 'Upper GI' or 'UGI' examination?

Barium (liquid radiopaque contrast medium) Signup and view all the answers

What can an 'Upper GI' or 'UGI' examination diagnose?

Ulcers, tumors, polyps, hiatal hernias, motility problems Signup and view all the answers

Qual es le scopo del examination 'Lower GI'?

Deteger tumores Signup and view all the answers

Qual es un altere condition que pote esser detectate per le examination 'Lower GI'?

Polyps Signup and view all the answers

Qual es un altere condition que pote esser visualisate per le examination 'Lower GI'?

Tumores Signup and view all the answers