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Chapter 15 The Gastrointestinal System Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Into which parts of the human digestive system are digestive enzymes secreted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Digestive enzymes are secreted in the mouth (salivary amylase), stomach (pepsin), and small intestine (pancreatic enzymes), making C the correct answer.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A branch of the nerve regulating the secretions of the stomach can be cut surgically. The decrease in hydrochloric acid secretion that would result from this procedure would be most helpful to an individual with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reducing HCl helps heal ulcers by decreasing acid irritation, making D the correct answer.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which process takes place in region A?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Region A (glomerulus) filters blood plasma, making B the correct answer.