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NCLEX Questions on Gastrointestinal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The principal function for cells lining the sides of intestinal crypts of Lieberkühn is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crypt cells include stem cells that regenerate the epithelium.
Question 2 of 5
The hepatic lobule can also be defined as a region of hepatic tissue that is served by a single:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The lobule drains into a single central vein.
Question 3 of 5
The term liver parenchyma refers to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parenchyma refers to the functional hepatocytes.
Question 4 of 5
Hepatocyte function includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemoglobin breakdown is by Kupffer cells, not hepatocytes.
Question 5 of 5
The gall bladder is best understood as a specialized region of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The gall bladder is a modified bile duct for storage.