Gastrointestinal Physiology

Practice Questions

NCLEX-RN › Gastrointestinal Physiology

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Where does lipid digestion begin?

2

What is the normal transit time of food through the small intestine?

3

Mastication and peristalsis are examples of what type of digestion?

4

Which of the following structures is the main blood supply to the small intestine?

5

Where is intrinsic factor produced?

6

The hydrolysis of oligosaccharides into disaccharides occurs in what part of the digestive tract?

7

What is the name of the muscular sphincter that keeps stomach contents from regurgitating into the esophagus?

8

What hormone stimulates a feeling of hunger?

9

What is the name of the muscular ring that separates the small intestine from the large intestine?

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What is the name for the system of coordinated peristaltic waves that slowly sweeps food through the small intestine for digestion?

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