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lOMoARcPSD|42936638 food is mixed with bile and pancreatic juices in which of the following A. stomach B. small intestine C. large intestine D. rectum E. liver Answer: small intestine which of the following organs of the digestive system secr...

lOMoARcPSD|42936638 food is mixed with bile and pancreatic juices in which of the following A. stomach B. small intestine C. large intestine D. rectum E. liver Answer: small intestine which of the following organs of the digestive system secretes acid and enzymes A. esophagus B. stomach C. small intestine D. large intestine E. rectum Answer: stomach which cells of the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and the intrinsic factor A. acinar cells B. mucous cells C. chief cells D. parietal cells E. serous cells Answer: parietal cells the ______ of the stomach secrete pepsinogen A. mucous cells B. chief cells C. acinar cells D. parietal cells E. serous cells Answer: chief cells the cells that protect the lining of the stomach are the ______ A. mucous cells B. chief cells C. acinar cells D. parietal cells E. serous cells Answer: mucous cells Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 which statement describe the jejunum A. it is directly attached to the large intestine B. it forms the majority of the small intestine C. it is the beginning of the small intestine D.it is c-shaped and short E. it passes food to the duodenum Answer: it forms the majority of the small intestine which statement describes the ileum of the small intestine A. it is directly attached to the large intestine B. it forms the majority of the small intestine C. it is the middle portion of the small intestine E. it is at the beginning of the small intestine Answer: it is directly attached to the large intestine which of these enzymes digest proteins in the small intestine A. intestinal lipase B. sucrase C. nuclease D. lactase E. peptidase Answer: peptidase which of these enzymes digest sugars in the small intestine A. intestinal lipase and amylase B. sucrase, maltase, and lactase C. nuclease and amylase D. peptidase and nuclease E. amylase and lactase Answer: sucrase, maltase, and lactase which of the following enzymes digest fats in the small intestine A. intestinal lipase B. sucrase C. nuclease D. peptidase E. maltase Answer: intestinal lipase Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 which pancreatic enzyme digests protein A. nuclease B. pancreatic lipase C. pancreatic amylase D. maltase E. trypsin Answer: trypsin the pancreatic enzyme that digests carbohydrates is ______ A. nuclease B. pancreatic lipase C. pancreatic amylase D. trypsin E. maltase Answer: pancreatic amylase which pancreatic enzyme digests lipids, or fat A. nuclease B. pancreatic lipase C. pancreatic amylase D. trypsin E. maltase Answer: pancreatic lipase Which of these vitamins is a fat-soluble vitamin? A. Vitamin C B. Vitamin E C. Vitamin B1 D. Vitamin B6 E. Vitamin B12 Answer: vitamin E which of these are water-solubl A. vitamin A B. vitamin C C. vitamin D D. vitamin K E. vitamin E Answer: vitamin C Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 which vitamin is essential for blood to clot A. vitamin D B. vitamin E C. vitamin K D. niacin E. biotin Answer: vitamin K which vitamin is essential for normal growth of bones and teeth, and the production of visual receptors A. vitamin A B. vitamin B6 C. vitamin D D. vitamin E E. vitamin K Answer: vitamin A the vitamin needed for production of collagen and absorption of iron is A. vitamin A B. vitamin B6 C. vitamin D D. vitamin E E vitamin C Answer: vitamin C which vitamin is needed for production of DNA and red blood cells A. niacin B. vitamin B6 C. folic acid D. vitamin C E. cyanocobalamin Answer: folic acid which vitamin is an antioxidant that prevents the breakdown of certain tissues A. vitamin A B. vitamin B6 C. vitamin D D. vitamin E E. vitamin K Answer: vitamin E Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 which of the following vitamins is needed for protein synthesis A. vitamin A B. vitamin B6 C. vitamin C D. vitamin E E. vitamin K Answer: vitamin B6 what vitamin is needed for metabolism of fats A. vitamin A B. vitamin B6 C. niacin D. folic acid E. vitamin K Answer: niacin the vitamin neede for the absorption of calcium is A. vitamin A B. vitamin B6 C. vitamin C D. vitamin D E. vitamin K Answer: vitamin D in which condition are stomach acids pushed into the esophagus A. crohn's disease B. diverticulitis C. GERD D. gastritis E. colitis Answer: GERD in which of these conditions does the stomach lining become inflamed A. crohn's disease B. diverticulitis C. GERD D. gastritis E. cholelithiasis Answer: gastritis Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 ______is a chronic liver disease in which normal tissue is replaced with scar tissue A. hepatitis B. crohn's disease C. diverticulitis D. GERD E. cirrhosis Answer: cirrhosis which of the following causes the stomach to rise up through the diaphragm A. crohn's disease B. diverticulitis C. hiatal hernia D. stomach ulcer E. inguinal hernia Answer: hiatal hernia which of these is an autoimmune disease A. crohn's disease B. diverticulitis C. gastritis D. hepatitis E. GERD Answer: crohn's disease ______is the inflammation of abnormal dilations of the intestinal wall A. crohn's disease B. diverticulitis C. gastritis D. hemorrhoid E. cholelithiasis Answer: diverticulitis inflammation of the liver is ______ A. diverticulitis B. gastritis C. hepatitis D. Cirrhosis E. diverticulosis Answer: hepatitis Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 which of these results from the breakdown of the lining of the stomach A. crohn's disease B. gastritis C. hiatal hernia D. stomach ulcer E. colitis Answer: stomach ulcer the condition in which distended veins in the rectum or anus become irritated is ______ A. hemorrhoids B. diverticulitis C. gastritis D. hiatal hernia E. colitis Answer: hemorrhoids The practitioner has determined that Janellyn, a 22-year-old patient, is at risk for cirrhosis of the liver. The practitioner would like the medical assistant to educate Janellyn on how to minimize this risk. Which of the following statements might be included in this type of teaching? A) "Avoid drinking alcohol." B) "Wash your hands frequently." C) "Try to gain a little weight to offset the risk." D) "Use only over-the-counter drugs when you are ill." E) "Limit your intake of red meat to no more than twice a week." Answer: Avoid drinking alcohol Gerri is a 32-year-old mother of two children who is in the office for a routine annual examination. She tells you that she feels good most of the time, but she has frequent problems with constipation. Which of the following recommendations would help Gerri? A) "Stop taking any medications that list constipation as a side effect." B) "Increase the amount of fiber in your diet." C) "Reduce your daily fluid intake." D) "Reduce your level of activity when constipation occurs." E) "Use an enema once or twice a week." Answer: Increase the amount of fiber in your diet Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 Larry is a 47-year-old patient who reports several episodes of diarrhea. While taking his history, you discover that his favorite foods are sushi, beef, cabbage, broccoli, and new potatoes. He exercises four times a week at a local gym, when diarrhea does not prevent it. What would you review with him to try to prevent diarrhea in the future? A) Activity level B) Fluid intake patterns C) Food handling practices D) Duration of his symptoms E) Personal cleanliness Answer: Food handling practices Mr. Beall is an elderly patient who has severe arthritis in both hands. When you ask how he manages the pain, he tells you about taking what seems like a large dose of acetaminophen. You will respond by A) asking if it relieved his symptoms. B) explaining that too much acetaminophen could damage his liver. C) telling him that it is a very safe drug and may be used liberally. D) telling him he should not take acetaminophen. E) suggesting that ibuprofen might work better. Answer: explaining that too much acetaminophen could damage his liver. Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 Urea and uric acid are products of the breakdown of ____. A) proteins B) sugars C) fats D) drug metabolites E) cholesterol When a female patient develops cystitis, the most likely cause is from ____. A) dehydration B) fecal contamination C) drinking a lot of water D) frequent urination E) wiping front to back Yolanda has been diagnosed several times in the last year with cystitis. She asks the practitioner if there is anything she can do to prevent future episodes of cystitis. What is the best response to her question? A) "Using a condom during sexual intercourse can help prevent cystitis." B) "Always clean the perineal area from front to back." C) "You can call us every three months for a refill on your antibiotics." D) "Avoid using public toilets whenever possible." E) "Limit your fluid intake after 8 p.m." You would anticipate that a patient who has had ____ may develop cystitis. A) multiple pregnancies B) a history of international travel C) pelvic inflammatory disease D) an indwelling urinary catheter E) multiple sexual partners When taking a urine sample from a patient for testing, you notice it is cloudy. This could indicate ____. A) cystitis B) renal failure C) renal calculi D) incontinence E) poor cleansing when collecting the urine An immune disorder is a possible cause for which disease? A) Cystitis B) Glomerulonephritis C) Pyelonephritis D) Polycystic kidneys E) Chronic renal failure Renal calculi could result from ____. A) obstruction in the tubules B) dehydration C) anaphylactic reactions D) overhydration E) bladder infections Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 How does pyelonephritis begin? A) As an infection in the kidneys B) As an autoimmune reaction C) As a side effect of some medications D) With a loss of kidney function E) With a bladder infection Which of these urinary diseases is likely to be treated with corticosteroids? A) Cystitis B) Acute renal failure C) Glomerulonephritis D) Polycystic kidneys E) Incontinence The portion of the renal cortex that extends between the pyramids is the ____. A) renal pelvis B) renal cortex C) renal medulla D) renal column E) renal papilla Which of the following is the outermost layer of the kidneys? A) Ureter B) Renal pelvis C) Renal cortex D) Renal medulla E) Renal papilla What are the muscular tubes that carry urine to the bladder called? A) Hilum B) Ureters C) Renal pelvis D) Renal cortex E) Renal tubule Which of these is the medial depression of a kidney? A) Renal sinus B) Hilum C) Ureter D) Renal pelvis E) Renal medulla What is the name for the hormone that regulates blood pressure? A) Erythropoietin B) Renin C) Cortisol D) Prolactin E) Oxytocin Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])