NURS 190 WEEK 6 URINARY AND ABDOMEN
SYSTEM ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ The small intestine is. Answer: the body's primary digestive and
absorptive organ
◉ The vermiform appendix is attached to. 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:.
Answer: The appendix causes significant health problems
◉ The main functions of the large intestine are. Answer: absorbing
water from indigestible food residue and eliminating the residue in
the form of feces
◉ 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.
,◉ The only digestive function of the liver is. Answer: the production
and secretion of bile for fat emulsification
◉ The liver has a major role in the metabolism of. Answer: proteins,
fats, and carbohydrates
◉ Gallbladder. Answer: stores bile and assisting in the digestion of
fats
◉ Pancreas. Answer: an endocrine and exocrine gland
◉ The pancreas as an endocrine gland.... Answer: secretes insulin, an
important factor in carbohydrate metabolism
◉ The pancreas as an exocrine gland.... 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..... Answer:
support and protect the abdominal viscera most effectively
◉ Muscles of the abdominal wall:. Answer: -Rectus abdominis
-External oblique
-Internal oblique
, -Transverse abdominis
◉ Secondary functions of these muscle groups include. Answer: -
Lateral flexion
-Rotation
-Anterior flexion of the trunk
◉ 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
◉ Kidneys filter.... Answer: nitrogenous wastes from blood and
producing urine
◉ Kidneys produce and secrete.... Answer: -Produce a biologically
active form of vitamin D
-Secrete erythropoietin and renin
◉ If kidneys do not secrete erythropoietin it may lead to. Answer:
anemia
◉ Renin's major function. Answer: controls blood pressure
SYSTEM ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ The small intestine is. Answer: the body's primary digestive and
absorptive organ
◉ The vermiform appendix is attached to. 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:.
Answer: The appendix causes significant health problems
◉ The main functions of the large intestine are. Answer: absorbing
water from indigestible food residue and eliminating the residue in
the form of feces
◉ 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.
,◉ The only digestive function of the liver is. Answer: the production
and secretion of bile for fat emulsification
◉ The liver has a major role in the metabolism of. Answer: proteins,
fats, and carbohydrates
◉ Gallbladder. Answer: stores bile and assisting in the digestion of
fats
◉ Pancreas. Answer: an endocrine and exocrine gland
◉ The pancreas as an endocrine gland.... Answer: secretes insulin, an
important factor in carbohydrate metabolism
◉ The pancreas as an exocrine gland.... 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..... Answer:
support and protect the abdominal viscera most effectively
◉ Muscles of the abdominal wall:. Answer: -Rectus abdominis
-External oblique
-Internal oblique
, -Transverse abdominis
◉ Secondary functions of these muscle groups include. Answer: -
Lateral flexion
-Rotation
-Anterior flexion of the trunk
◉ 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
◉ Kidneys filter.... Answer: nitrogenous wastes from blood and
producing urine
◉ Kidneys produce and secrete.... Answer: -Produce a biologically
active form of vitamin D
-Secrete erythropoietin and renin
◉ If kidneys do not secrete erythropoietin it may lead to. Answer:
anemia
◉ Renin's major function. Answer: controls blood pressure
