ATI RN
Questions About Digestive System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The end product of digestion of starch which is absorbed into the bloodstream is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Starch is broken down into glucose by enzymes like amylase and maltase, which is then absorbed into the bloodstream.
Question 2 of 5
What happens during defecation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Defecation is the final stage where undigested waste (feces) is eliminated via the anus.
Question 3 of 5
Adenoids are enlarged:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adenoids refer to the enlarged pharyngeal tonsil, located in the nasopharynx, which can obstruct breathing when hypertrophied.
Question 4 of 5
Functions of the Tongue papillae include the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Von Ebner's glands (serous glands) are associated with circumvallate papillae and aid in taste perception by secreting fluid, not general salivary secretion.
Question 5 of 5
Esophagus, all true except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The esophageal mucosa contains mucous glands in the submucosa, especially in the upper and lower regions, not none along its length.