Quiz 5: NURS190 / NURS 190 (Latest 2026 /
2027 Update) Physical Assessment |
Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – WCU
Q: The primary function of the stomach is
Answer
the chemical and mechanical breakdown of food
Q: The small intestine is
Answer
the body's primary digestive and absorptive organ
Q: The vermiform appendix is attached to
Answer
the large intestine at the cecum
Q: The appendix contains masses of lymphoid tissue that make only a minor contribution to
immunity; however, when inflamed:
Answer
The appendix causes significant health problems
,Q: The main functions of the large intestine are
Answer
absorbing water from indigestible food residue and eliminating the residue in the form of feces
Q: Liver
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.
Q: The only digestive function of the liver is
Answer
the production and secretion of bile for fat emulsification
Q: The liver has a major role in the metabolism of
Answer
proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
,Q: Gallbladder
Answer
stores bile and assisting in the digestion of fats
Q: Pancreas
Answer
an endocrine and exocrine gland
Q: The pancreas as an endocrine gland...
Answer
secretes insulin, an important factor in carbohydrate metabolism
Q: The pancreas as an exocrine gland...
Answer
releases pancreatic juice, which contains a broad spectrum of enzymes that mixes with bile in the
duodenum
Q: The four pairs of abdominal muscles, when well toned....
Answer
support and protect the abdominal viscera most effectively
, Q: Muscles of the abdominal wall:
Answer
-Rectus abdominis
-External oblique
-Internal oblique
-Transverse abdominis
Q: Secondary functions of these muscle groups include
Answer
-Lateral flexion
-Rotation
-Anterior flexion of the trunk
Q: The abdominal aorta continues to
Answer
the L4 level of the vertebral column, where it bifurcates to form the right and left common iliac
arteries
Q: Kidneys filter...
Answer
nitrogenous wastes from blood and producing urine
2027 Update) Physical Assessment |
Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – WCU
Q: The primary function of the stomach is
Answer
the chemical and mechanical breakdown of food
Q: The small intestine is
Answer
the body's primary digestive and absorptive organ
Q: The vermiform appendix is attached to
Answer
the large intestine at the cecum
Q: The appendix contains masses of lymphoid tissue that make only a minor contribution to
immunity; however, when inflamed:
Answer
The appendix causes significant health problems
,Q: The main functions of the large intestine are
Answer
absorbing water from indigestible food residue and eliminating the residue in the form of feces
Q: Liver
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.
Q: The only digestive function of the liver is
Answer
the production and secretion of bile for fat emulsification
Q: The liver has a major role in the metabolism of
Answer
proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
,Q: Gallbladder
Answer
stores bile and assisting in the digestion of fats
Q: Pancreas
Answer
an endocrine and exocrine gland
Q: The pancreas as an endocrine gland...
Answer
secretes insulin, an important factor in carbohydrate metabolism
Q: The pancreas as an exocrine gland...
Answer
releases pancreatic juice, which contains a broad spectrum of enzymes that mixes with bile in the
duodenum
Q: The four pairs of abdominal muscles, when well toned....
Answer
support and protect the abdominal viscera most effectively
, Q: Muscles of the abdominal wall:
Answer
-Rectus abdominis
-External oblique
-Internal oblique
-Transverse abdominis
Q: Secondary functions of these muscle groups include
Answer
-Lateral flexion
-Rotation
-Anterior flexion of the trunk
Q: The abdominal aorta continues to
Answer
the L4 level of the vertebral column, where it bifurcates to form the right and left common iliac
arteries
Q: Kidneys filter...
Answer
nitrogenous wastes from blood and producing urine
