ATI LPN
Questions for Review of Systems Gastrointestinal Questions
Question 1 of 5
The layer of tissue beneath the mucosa is called the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The submucosa lies directly beneath the mucosa, supporting it with connective tissue, glands, and vessels.
Question 2 of 5
In the digestive system, lymph nodules occur:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lymph nodules are found in tonsils, appendix, lamina propria, and Peyer's patches (ileum).
Question 3 of 5
Microscopic indentations in the epithelial surface of the stomach are called gastric:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gastric pits are shallow depressions leading to gastric glands.
Question 4 of 5
Choose the best description of the ileum.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The ileum features Peyer's patches (lymph nodules), villi, crypts, and goblet cells.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following regions of the GI tract is characterized by stratified squamous epithelium?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The anal canal has stratified squamous epithelium for protection.