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Advanced Health Assessment
Gastrointestinal Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
The stomach is part of the ailmentary tract? T/F
Ans: True, the tract includes the esophagus, stomach, small
intestines and large intestines
The following are all functions of the alimentary tract EXCEPT
A. ingest and digest food.
B. Concentrate and store bile.
C. Absorb nutrients, electrolytes, and water
D. Excrete waste products
Ans: B. The gallbladder concentrates and stores bile
What is the main function of the small intestines?
Ans: Absorption of nutrients
What is the main function of the large intestines?
Ans: Absorb water and transport waste.
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Which organ is the heaviest and name one function of this organ?
Ans: The liver
Metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins
Glucose is converted and stored as glycogen
converts amino acids to glucose
Fatty acids are oxidized to 2 carbon components
Cholesterol is used by liver to form bile salts.
Synthesis of fats from carbs and proteins.
etc.
What hormone produced in the duodenum causes the gallbladder to
release bile?
Ans: Cholecystokinin
What two organs are both endocrine and exocrine organs and what are
their functions?
Ans: Pancreas - exocrine produces digestive juices to
breakdown proteins, fats, and carbohydrates and endocrine
Gland - produce the hormones insulin and glucagon.
Kidney - Excretory responsible for removal of water -soluble
waste and endocrine gland - responsible for the production of
renin, which controls aldosterone secretion. Primary source of
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erythropoietin production - body's red cell mass. Synthesizes
prostaglandins and produces Active form of Vitamin D.
What organ is located in the left upper quadrant and filters blood in the
white pulp?
Ans: Spleen - also manufactures lymphocytes and monocytes.
Red pulp storage and release of blood.
What is the line of pigmentation at the midline of the abdomen seen in
pregnant women?
Ans: Linea Nigra
Why are pregnant women constipated?
Ans: Gastrointestinal transit time is prolonged in 2nd and 3rd
trimesters
What are some common risk factors for colon cancer?
Ans: Age > 50 years
Family history
Personal history of colon cancer
Personal history of ovarian or endometrial cancer
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Advanced Health Assessment
Gastrointestinal Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
The stomach is part of the ailmentary tract? T/F
Ans: True, the tract includes the esophagus, stomach, small
intestines and large intestines
The following are all functions of the alimentary tract EXCEPT
A. ingest and digest food.
B. Concentrate and store bile.
C. Absorb nutrients, electrolytes, and water
D. Excrete waste products
Ans: B. The gallbladder concentrates and stores bile
What is the main function of the small intestines?
Ans: Absorption of nutrients
What is the main function of the large intestines?
Ans: Absorb water and transport waste.
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Which organ is the heaviest and name one function of this organ?
Ans: The liver
Metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins
Glucose is converted and stored as glycogen
converts amino acids to glucose
Fatty acids are oxidized to 2 carbon components
Cholesterol is used by liver to form bile salts.
Synthesis of fats from carbs and proteins.
etc.
What hormone produced in the duodenum causes the gallbladder to
release bile?
Ans: Cholecystokinin
What two organs are both endocrine and exocrine organs and what are
their functions?
Ans: Pancreas - exocrine produces digestive juices to
breakdown proteins, fats, and carbohydrates and endocrine
Gland - produce the hormones insulin and glucagon.
Kidney - Excretory responsible for removal of water -soluble
waste and endocrine gland - responsible for the production of
renin, which controls aldosterone secretion. Primary source of
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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erythropoietin production - body's red cell mass. Synthesizes
prostaglandins and produces Active form of Vitamin D.
What organ is located in the left upper quadrant and filters blood in the
white pulp?
Ans: Spleen - also manufactures lymphocytes and monocytes.
Red pulp storage and release of blood.
What is the line of pigmentation at the midline of the abdomen seen in
pregnant women?
Ans: Linea Nigra
Why are pregnant women constipated?
Ans: Gastrointestinal transit time is prolonged in 2nd and 3rd
trimesters
What are some common risk factors for colon cancer?
Ans: Age > 50 years
Family history
Personal history of colon cancer
Personal history of ovarian or endometrial cancer
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