The pancreatic juice, produced by acinar cells, is secreted into the

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The pancreatic juice, produced by acinar cells, is secreted into the

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: duodenum. Pancreatic juice is secreted by acinar cells in the pancreas and is released into the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. This is where pancreatic enzymes help in the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The stomach (choice A) secretes gastric juice, not pancreatic juice. The jejunum (choice C) and ileum (choice D) are parts of the small intestine where absorption of nutrients occurs, but they are not the sites of pancreatic juice secretion.

Question 2 of 5

Intestinal motility is a complex process, orchestrated by nerves, hormones and the presence of food in the stomach. Which statement about this process is correct?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. When partially digested fat and starch enter the duodenum, it triggers the release of hormones like cholecystokinin and secretin, which slow down intestinal motility. This is important for proper digestion and absorption of nutrients. Choice A is incorrect because the migrating motor complex is responsible for clearing the stomach and small intestine of residual food and bacteria during fasting, not after a meal. Choice B is incorrect because insulin does not affect stomach emptying; rather, it regulates blood sugar levels. Choice C is incorrect because the stomach does not increase its tone at the start of a meal; instead, it relaxes to accommodate the incoming food.

Question 3 of 5

Neural networks can be categorized by the main neurotransmitter involved - for example, the dopamine network, the norepinephrine network, etc. Which of the following statements below describing these networks is false?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because inhibition of the dopamine network is not associated with drug addictions; rather, it is often linked to reward, pleasure, and reinforcement in addiction. Parkinson's disease is associated with a loss of the dopamine network (A), cholinesterase inhibitors increase acetylcholine levels to treat Alzheimer's symptoms (B), and some stimulants work through the activation of the norepinephrine network (D).

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following statements is false about the effects of exercise?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because all three statements are true. A is supported by research showing lower risk of death from breast cancer in higher aerobic fitness groups. B is backed by studies indicating increased brain volume with aerobic exercise in the elderly. C is also true, as higher aerobic fitness levels are associated with reduced risk of colon cancer. Therefore, option D is the correct choice as none of the statements are false.

Question 5 of 5

In caring for a client with acute viral hepatitis, which task should be delegated to the nursing assistant?

Correct Answer: A

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