NUR 612 (PATHO) GI, VC #1 Questions with CORRECT Answers (Grade A+)

NUR 612 (PATHO) GI, VC #1 Questions with CORRECT Answers (Grade A+)


Question 1:

mouth, esophagus, stomach

Answer:

upper GI

Question 2:

duodenum, jejunum, ileum (small intestine)

Answer:

middle GI

Question 3:

where does digestion and absorption occur mostly?

Answer:

middle GI

Question 4:

cecum (pouch beginning of LI), LI, rectum

Answer:

lower GI

Question 5:

accessory organs that help produce digestive enzymes?

Answer:

salivary glands, liver, pancreas

Question 6:

innermost layer of GI wall, produces protective mucus, has a barrier that prevents pathogens from

entering:

Answer:

mucosal layer

Question 7:

, 2nd layer, has connective tissue, has blood vessels that secrete digestive enzymes:

Answer:

submucosal layer

Question 8:

3rd GI layer has two parts, circular and longitudinal muscle. What are the functions?

Answer:

circular -prevents food from going backwards longitudinal muscle - involved in peristalsis, moves

food forwards

Question 9:

outer layer of GI tract

Answer:

serosa

Question 10:

membrane on the lining of the abdominal cavity and visceral organs, has a parietal (abdominal

cavity) and visceral (lines visceral organs), and fluid in between helps prevent friction of abdominal

organs:

-loosely attached outer wall of intestine

Answer:

peritoneum

Question 11:

hold organs in place, has blood vessels and nerves that supply intestinal wall:

Answer:

mesentery

Question 12:

contains fat, forms adhesions over inflamed organs to prevent infection (like in appendicitis)

Answer:

omentum