Pathophysiology Chapter 17- test bank
Which of the following cells in the gastric mucosa produce intrinsic factor and hydrochloric acid?
A) Parietal cells
B) Chief cells
C) Mucous cells
D) Gastrin cells - ANSA
Which of the following is the primary site for absorption of nutrients?
A) Stomach
B) Duodenum
C) Ileum
D) Ascending colon - ANSC
When highly acidic chyme enters the duodenum, which hormone stimulates the release of
pancreatic secretions that contains very high bicarbonate ion content?
A) Gastrin
B) Secretin
C) Cholecystokinin
D) Histamine - ANSB
Which of the following breaks protein down into peptides?
A) Amylase
B) Peptidase
C) Lactase
D) Trypsin - ANSD
In which structure is oxygenated blood (arterial) mixed with unoxygenated blood (venous) so as
to support the functions of the structure?
A) Pancreas
B) Liver
C) Small intestine
D) Spleen - ANSB
Which of the following stimulates increased peristalsis and secretions in the digestive tract?
A) Sympathetic nervous system
B) Vagus nerve
C) Increased saliva
D) Absence of food in the system - ANSB
Which of the following is contained in pancreatic exocrine secretions?
A) Bicarbonate ion
, B) Hydrochloric acid
C) Activated digestive enzymes
D) Insulin - ANSA
The presence of food in the intestine stimulates intestinal activity but inhibits gastric activity
through the:
A) defecation reflex.
B) enterogastric reflex.
C) vomiting reflex.
D) autodigestive reflex. - ANSB
Which of the following processes is likely to occur in the body immediately after a meal?
A) Lipolysis
B) Ketogenesis
C) Gluconeogenesis
D) Glycogenesis - ANSD
Which of the following statements applies to bile salts?
A) They give feces the characteristic brown color.
B) They are enzymes used to break down fats into free fatty acids.
C) They emulsify lipids and lipid-soluble vitamins.
D) They are excreted in the feces. - ANSC
The visceral peritoneum:
A) lines the abdominal wall.
B) hangs from the stomach over the loops of small intestine.
C) contains many pain receptors.
D) forms the outer covering of the stomach. - ANSD
The early stage of vomiting causes:
A) metabolic alkalosis.
B) metabolic acidosis.
C) increased respirations.
D) increased excretion of hydrogen ions. - ANSA
Yellow or greenish stained vomitus usually indicates the presence of:
A) bile.
B) blood.
C) protein.
D) bacteria. - ANSA
Small, hidden amounts of blood in stool are referred to as:
A) melena.
B) occult blood.
Which of the following cells in the gastric mucosa produce intrinsic factor and hydrochloric acid?
A) Parietal cells
B) Chief cells
C) Mucous cells
D) Gastrin cells - ANSA
Which of the following is the primary site for absorption of nutrients?
A) Stomach
B) Duodenum
C) Ileum
D) Ascending colon - ANSC
When highly acidic chyme enters the duodenum, which hormone stimulates the release of
pancreatic secretions that contains very high bicarbonate ion content?
A) Gastrin
B) Secretin
C) Cholecystokinin
D) Histamine - ANSB
Which of the following breaks protein down into peptides?
A) Amylase
B) Peptidase
C) Lactase
D) Trypsin - ANSD
In which structure is oxygenated blood (arterial) mixed with unoxygenated blood (venous) so as
to support the functions of the structure?
A) Pancreas
B) Liver
C) Small intestine
D) Spleen - ANSB
Which of the following stimulates increased peristalsis and secretions in the digestive tract?
A) Sympathetic nervous system
B) Vagus nerve
C) Increased saliva
D) Absence of food in the system - ANSB
Which of the following is contained in pancreatic exocrine secretions?
A) Bicarbonate ion
, B) Hydrochloric acid
C) Activated digestive enzymes
D) Insulin - ANSA
The presence of food in the intestine stimulates intestinal activity but inhibits gastric activity
through the:
A) defecation reflex.
B) enterogastric reflex.
C) vomiting reflex.
D) autodigestive reflex. - ANSB
Which of the following processes is likely to occur in the body immediately after a meal?
A) Lipolysis
B) Ketogenesis
C) Gluconeogenesis
D) Glycogenesis - ANSD
Which of the following statements applies to bile salts?
A) They give feces the characteristic brown color.
B) They are enzymes used to break down fats into free fatty acids.
C) They emulsify lipids and lipid-soluble vitamins.
D) They are excreted in the feces. - ANSC
The visceral peritoneum:
A) lines the abdominal wall.
B) hangs from the stomach over the loops of small intestine.
C) contains many pain receptors.
D) forms the outer covering of the stomach. - ANSD
The early stage of vomiting causes:
A) metabolic alkalosis.
B) metabolic acidosis.
C) increased respirations.
D) increased excretion of hydrogen ions. - ANSA
Yellow or greenish stained vomitus usually indicates the presence of:
A) bile.
B) blood.
C) protein.
D) bacteria. - ANSA
Small, hidden amounts of blood in stool are referred to as:
A) melena.
B) occult blood.
