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Gastrointestinal System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In humans, gout is caused by excess production and deposition of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gout results from uric acid buildup, making B the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
What complication of peptic ulcer disease is characterised by sudden, intense abdominal pain and requires immediate surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Perforation causes sudden, severe pain and requires urgent surgery due to leakage into the peritoneum, making C correct.
Question 3 of 5
Besides loose connective tissue with numerous lymphocytes, lamina propria may contain:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lamina propria supports a variety of structures including capillaries, nerves, lymphatics, and nodules for nutrient exchange and immune function.
Question 4 of 5
The myenteric (Auerbach's) plexus does not contain:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The myenteric plexus contains nerve cell bodies of parasympathetic ganglia, not sympathetic ganglia, which are outside the GI wall.
Question 5 of 5
The crypts of pharyngeal tonsils are lined by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids) have ciliated pseudostratified epithelium, reflecting their respiratory proximity.