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Gastrointestinal System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What happens when food reaches the stomach?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In the stomach, gastric juices (acid, enzymes) mix with food, and muscles churn it into chyme, making C correct. Digestion occurs (not A), food doesn't move quickly to the intestine , and complete digestion/absorption happens later in the small intestine, not stomach .
Question 2 of 5
What is a result of increased peristalsis in the duodenum?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Faster peristalsis reduces time for nutrient absorption, like amino acids, making C correct.
Question 3 of 5
Where are vitamins produced by bacteria?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bacteria in the large intestine produce vitamins like K, making D correct.
Question 4 of 5
What is structure X?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assuming X connects mouth to stomach, it's the esophagus, making C correct.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following results in an increase in the surface area of food?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Peristalsis churns food, increasing its surface area, making B correct.