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Gastrointestinal System Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The principal secretory product for the pancreatic acinar cells is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acinar cells secrete digestive enzymes like trypsin.
Question 2 of 5
Cirrhosis, or liver scarring in which functional hepatic tissue is replaced by connective tissue, can be recognized by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All signs indicate cirrhosis.
Question 3 of 5
What fluid flows within hepatic sinusoids?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sinusoids carry mixed portal and arterial blood.
Question 4 of 5
The shape of hepatocytes is best described as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatocytes are roughly cuboidal in shape.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is not a specific element of duodenal ulcers?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Duodenal ulcers typically cause weight loss due to pain, not gain.