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NURS 190(PA) QUIZ 5 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
The primary function of the stomach is - correct answer-the
chemical and mechanical breakdown of food
The small intestine is - correct answer-the body's primary
digestive and absorptive organ
The vermiform appendix is attached to - correct answer-the large
intestine at the cecum
The appendix contains masses of lymphoid tissue that make only
a minor contribution to immunity; however, when inflamed: -
correct answer-The appendix causes significant health problems
The main functions of the large intestine are - correct answer-
absorbing water from indigestible food residue and eliminating the
residue in the form of feces
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Liver - correct answer-The largest gland of the body, the liver is
located in the right upper portion of the abdominal cavity, directly
inferior to the diaphragm to just below the costal margin and
extends into the left side of the abdomen.
The only digestive function of the liver is - correct answer-the
production and secretion of bile for fat emulsification
The liver has a major role in the metabolism of - correct answer-
proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
Gallbladder - correct answer-stores bile and assisting in the
digestion of fats
Pancreas - correct answer-an endocrine and exocrine gland
The pancreas as an endocrine gland... - correct answer-secretes
insulin, an important factor in carbohydrate metabolism
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The pancreas as an exocrine gland... - correct answer-releases
pancreatic juice, which contains a broad spectrum of enzymes
that mixes with bile in the duodenum
The four pairs of abdominal muscles, when well toned.... - correct
answer-support and protect the abdominal viscera most
effectively
Muscles of the abdominal wall: - correct answer--Rectus
abdominis
-External oblique
-Internal oblique
-Transverse abdominis
Secondary functions of these muscle groups include - correct
answer--Lateral flexion
-Rotation
-Anterior flexion of the trunk
NURS 190(PA) QUIZ 5 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
The primary function of the stomach is - correct answer-the
chemical and mechanical breakdown of food
The small intestine is - correct answer-the body's primary
digestive and absorptive organ
The vermiform appendix is attached to - correct answer-the large
intestine at the cecum
The appendix contains masses of lymphoid tissue that make only
a minor contribution to immunity; however, when inflamed: -
correct answer-The appendix causes significant health problems
The main functions of the large intestine are - correct answer-
absorbing water from indigestible food residue and eliminating the
residue in the form of feces
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Liver - correct answer-The largest gland of the body, the liver is
located in the right upper portion of the abdominal cavity, directly
inferior to the diaphragm to just below the costal margin and
extends into the left side of the abdomen.
The only digestive function of the liver is - correct answer-the
production and secretion of bile for fat emulsification
The liver has a major role in the metabolism of - correct answer-
proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
Gallbladder - correct answer-stores bile and assisting in the
digestion of fats
Pancreas - correct answer-an endocrine and exocrine gland
The pancreas as an endocrine gland... - correct answer-secretes
insulin, an important factor in carbohydrate metabolism
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The pancreas as an exocrine gland... - correct answer-releases
pancreatic juice, which contains a broad spectrum of enzymes
that mixes with bile in the duodenum
The four pairs of abdominal muscles, when well toned.... - correct
answer-support and protect the abdominal viscera most
effectively
Muscles of the abdominal wall: - correct answer--Rectus
abdominis
-External oblique
-Internal oblique
-Transverse abdominis
Secondary functions of these muscle groups include - correct
answer--Lateral flexion
-Rotation
-Anterior flexion of the trunk
