ATI GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM PRACTICE
ASSESSMENT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
GUARANTEED PASS GRADED A+
⩥ The term _____________ refers to the contraction of smooth muscle
in the digestive system that moves along the GI tract. Answer: peristalsis
⩥ Which of the following statements is true about protein digestion?
Answer: Absorption of protein occurs primarily in the small intestine
⩥ Which of the following statements regarding digestion is false?
Answer: The hormone glucagon is secreted from the pancreas and
stimulates mechanical digestion
⩥ Gastric reflux occurs as a result of an improper closing of
the__________ Answer: lower esophageal sphincter
⩥ If villi in the small intestine were to become damaged, which of the
following would likely occur? Answer: malnutrition would result due to
a decreased ability to absorb nutrients
⩥ The _____________ is an extension off of the large intestine that is
often referred to as a vestigial organ. Answer: appendix
ASSESSMENT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
GUARANTEED PASS GRADED A+
⩥ The term _____________ refers to the contraction of smooth muscle
in the digestive system that moves along the GI tract. Answer: peristalsis
⩥ Which of the following statements is true about protein digestion?
Answer: Absorption of protein occurs primarily in the small intestine
⩥ Which of the following statements regarding digestion is false?
Answer: The hormone glucagon is secreted from the pancreas and
stimulates mechanical digestion
⩥ Gastric reflux occurs as a result of an improper closing of
the__________ Answer: lower esophageal sphincter
⩥ If villi in the small intestine were to become damaged, which of the
following would likely occur? Answer: malnutrition would result due to
a decreased ability to absorb nutrients
⩥ The _____________ is an extension off of the large intestine that is
often referred to as a vestigial organ. Answer: appendix
