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Chapter 15 The Gastrointestinal System Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In some regions of the world, children suffer from a protein deficiency known as kwashiorkor. This deficiency occurs when a child's diet is changed from high-protein breast milk to watery cereal. Even though the child is receiving calories, the child becomes sick and less active, and growth ceases. These symptoms are probably due to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kwashiorkor results from insufficient essential amino acids needed for growth and repair, making D the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
The above picture shows the main organ involved in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The kidney is the primary excretory organ, making A the correct answer.
Question 3 of 5
Which process takes place in region A?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Region A (glomerulus) filters blood plasma, making B the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
The physician orders a patient with a duodenal ulcer to take a UREA breath test. Which lab value will the test measure to determine if h. pylori is present?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The urea breath test measures carbon dioxide (CO2) produced when H. pylori's urease breaks down ingested urea, making D correct.
Question 5 of 5
What is the most common cause of peptic ulcer disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Helicobacter pylori is the most common cause of peptic ulcers, damaging the mucosal barrier, making C correct.