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?

<p>Fluid intake (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can affect elimination besides diet and fluid intake?

<p>Surgery and anesthesia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can affect elimination during pregnancy?

<p>Medications (C)</p> 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?

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

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

<p>African Americans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>30 minutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Kidney stones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>On patients who are pregnant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To detect abdominal abnormalities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and jejunum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Barium (liquid radiopaque contrast medium) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ulcers, tumors, polyps, hiatal hernias, motility problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Qual es le scopo del examination 'Lower GI'?

<p>Deteger tumores (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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