Question 1
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<p>The illeum is the middle segment of the small intestine and the principle site of digestion in the GI Tract. It is about 8 feet in length. </p>
The illeum is the middle segment of the small intestine and the principle site of digestion in the GI Tract. It is about 8 feet in length.
True
False
Question 2
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<p>When nutrients are transported from intestinal cells to the blood stream, the liver is the first organ to receive them.</p>
When nutrients are transported from intestinal cells to the blood stream, the liver is the first organ to receive them.
True
False
IncorrectQuestion 3
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Which of the following statements would be true if a significant length of the small intestine was not functioning properly?<br>
Which of the following statements would be true if a significant length of the small intestine was not functioning properly?
Only digestion would be affected
Only absorption would be affected
,Both digestion and absorption would be affected
Neither digestion nor absorption would be affected
Question 4
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<p>There are 3 layers of muscle in the stomach (longitudinal, diagonal, and circular) – making it the strongest organ in the body.</p>
There are 3 layers of muscle in the stomach (longitudinal, diagonal, and circular) – making it the strongest organ in the body.
True
False
Question 5
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The major ancillary organs (outside of the GI tract) that are involved in digestion include…
The major ancillary organs (outside of the GI tract) that are involved in digestion include…
Liver, Gallbladder, and Kidneys
Liver, Trachea, and Pancreas
Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
Heart, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
,Question 6
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T/F Bile (produced in the liver) assists with the digestion and absorption of lipids and fatsoluble vitamins.
T/F Bile (produced in the liver) assists with the digestion and absorption of lipids and fatsoluble vitamins.
True
False
Question 7
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<p>The lymphatic system is a circulatory system that consists of red blood cells and carries watersoluble compounds.</p>
The lymphatic system is a circulatory system that consists of red blood cells and carries watersoluble compounds.
True
False
Question 8
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What is the role of a sphincter?<br>
What is the role of a sphincter?
It stimulates enzyme production.
It regulates the directional flow of gastrointestinal contents.
, It is a longitudinal muscle that helps segment food.
It prevents the movement of food into the trachea.
Question 9
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Where are the salivary glands located?<br>
Where are the salivary glands located?
In the abdominal cavity
Underneath and behind the tongue
Below the pharynx
Near the pancreas
IncorrectQuestion 10
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Pepsin is an enzyme that's active in the _______ and required for protein digestion.<br>
Pepsin is an enzyme that's active in the _______ and required for protein digestion.
Mouth
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<p>The illeum is the middle segment of the small intestine and the principle site of digestion in the GI Tract. It is about 8 feet in length. </p>
The illeum is the middle segment of the small intestine and the principle site of digestion in the GI Tract. It is about 8 feet in length.
True
False
Question 2
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<p>When nutrients are transported from intestinal cells to the blood stream, the liver is the first organ to receive them.</p>
When nutrients are transported from intestinal cells to the blood stream, the liver is the first organ to receive them.
True
False
IncorrectQuestion 3
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Which of the following statements would be true if a significant length of the small intestine was not functioning properly?<br>
Which of the following statements would be true if a significant length of the small intestine was not functioning properly?
Only digestion would be affected
Only absorption would be affected
,Both digestion and absorption would be affected
Neither digestion nor absorption would be affected
Question 4
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<p>There are 3 layers of muscle in the stomach (longitudinal, diagonal, and circular) – making it the strongest organ in the body.</p>
There are 3 layers of muscle in the stomach (longitudinal, diagonal, and circular) – making it the strongest organ in the body.
True
False
Question 5
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The major ancillary organs (outside of the GI tract) that are involved in digestion include…
The major ancillary organs (outside of the GI tract) that are involved in digestion include…
Liver, Gallbladder, and Kidneys
Liver, Trachea, and Pancreas
Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
Heart, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
,Question 6
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T/F Bile (produced in the liver) assists with the digestion and absorption of lipids and fatsoluble vitamins.
T/F Bile (produced in the liver) assists with the digestion and absorption of lipids and fatsoluble vitamins.
True
False
Question 7
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<p>The lymphatic system is a circulatory system that consists of red blood cells and carries watersoluble compounds.</p>
The lymphatic system is a circulatory system that consists of red blood cells and carries watersoluble compounds.
True
False
Question 8
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What is the role of a sphincter?<br>
What is the role of a sphincter?
It stimulates enzyme production.
It regulates the directional flow of gastrointestinal contents.
, It is a longitudinal muscle that helps segment food.
It prevents the movement of food into the trachea.
Question 9
pts
Where are the salivary glands located?<br>
Where are the salivary glands located?
In the abdominal cavity
Underneath and behind the tongue
Below the pharynx
Near the pancreas
IncorrectQuestion 10
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Pepsin is an enzyme that's active in the _______ and required for protein digestion.<br>
Pepsin is an enzyme that's active in the _______ and required for protein digestion.
Mouth
