Portage Pathophysiology Exam 7 Review 2026 | Verified
Q&A | Graded A+
1. Which of the following is the movement of digested nutrients through the
gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa and into the internal environment?
Absorption
Digestion
Motility
Secretion
2. Which of the following is more characteristic of Ulcerative Colitis disease
than Crohn's Disease?
Confinement of disease to the colon and rectum
Cobblestone pattern of inflammation
Fistula formation
Deep inflammation of the intestinal mucosa
3. Describe the role of the enteric nervous system in regulating gastrointestinal
motility.
The enteric nervous system controls the amplitude and frequency
of slow waves, influencing gastrointestinal motility.
The enteric nervous system only responds to external stimuli from the
central nervous system.
The enteric nervous system has no role in gastrointestinal motility.
The enteric nervous system is responsible for hormone secretion in
the stomach.
,4. The pattern of intestinal motility that hastens transit of chyme in the small
intestine in the digestive state is:
segmentation contraction
tonic contraction
migrating motor complex
peristalsis
5. Aspirin is ........ for patients with previous or active peptic ulceration.
indicated
contraindicated
dispensed
given
6. Which system regulates the amplitude and frequency of the slow waves in
the gastrointestinal tract?
The parasympathetic nervous system
The enteric nervous system
The central nervous system
The sympathetic nervous system
7. Describe how haustral churning contributes to the digestive process in the
colon.
Haustral churning breaks down food particles into smaller pieces.
Haustral churning helps to mix fecal matter and facilitates water
absorption in the colon.
, Haustral churning produces bile for fat digestion.
Haustral churning regulates the secretion of gastric acid.
8. What is the most specific and sensitive test used to diagnose cirrhosis?
CT scan
Liver biopsy
Ultrasound
Liver function tests
9. What is a common factor that can lead to gastric retention?
Peptic ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroesophageal reflux
Irritable bowel syndrome
10. Discuss why age (60s) is considered an exception among the common risk
factors for gallstone formation.
Age (60s) is a risk factor because older adults have slower digestion.
Age (60s) is not a direct risk factor for gallstone formation
compared to obesity and rapid weight loss, which are more
significant contributors.
Age (60s) increases the likelihood of gallstones due to hormonal
changes.
Age (60s) is linked to increased cholesterol levels, leading to
gallstones.
Q&A | Graded A+
1. Which of the following is the movement of digested nutrients through the
gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa and into the internal environment?
Absorption
Digestion
Motility
Secretion
2. Which of the following is more characteristic of Ulcerative Colitis disease
than Crohn's Disease?
Confinement of disease to the colon and rectum
Cobblestone pattern of inflammation
Fistula formation
Deep inflammation of the intestinal mucosa
3. Describe the role of the enteric nervous system in regulating gastrointestinal
motility.
The enteric nervous system controls the amplitude and frequency
of slow waves, influencing gastrointestinal motility.
The enteric nervous system only responds to external stimuli from the
central nervous system.
The enteric nervous system has no role in gastrointestinal motility.
The enteric nervous system is responsible for hormone secretion in
the stomach.
,4. The pattern of intestinal motility that hastens transit of chyme in the small
intestine in the digestive state is:
segmentation contraction
tonic contraction
migrating motor complex
peristalsis
5. Aspirin is ........ for patients with previous or active peptic ulceration.
indicated
contraindicated
dispensed
given
6. Which system regulates the amplitude and frequency of the slow waves in
the gastrointestinal tract?
The parasympathetic nervous system
The enteric nervous system
The central nervous system
The sympathetic nervous system
7. Describe how haustral churning contributes to the digestive process in the
colon.
Haustral churning breaks down food particles into smaller pieces.
Haustral churning helps to mix fecal matter and facilitates water
absorption in the colon.
, Haustral churning produces bile for fat digestion.
Haustral churning regulates the secretion of gastric acid.
8. What is the most specific and sensitive test used to diagnose cirrhosis?
CT scan
Liver biopsy
Ultrasound
Liver function tests
9. What is a common factor that can lead to gastric retention?
Peptic ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroesophageal reflux
Irritable bowel syndrome
10. Discuss why age (60s) is considered an exception among the common risk
factors for gallstone formation.
Age (60s) is a risk factor because older adults have slower digestion.
Age (60s) is not a direct risk factor for gallstone formation
compared to obesity and rapid weight loss, which are more
significant contributors.
Age (60s) increases the likelihood of gallstones due to hormonal
changes.
Age (60s) is linked to increased cholesterol levels, leading to
gallstones.
