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NCLEX Questions on Gastrointestinal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is a function of the secretions produced by structure X?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Structure X is likely the liver or gallbladder (based on typical diagrams), secreting bile to emulsify fats, increasing their surface area for digestion, making A correct.
Question 2 of 5
Where is glycogen stored?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Glycogen is stored in the liver, making C correct.
Question 3 of 5
What is the source of maltose during digestion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maltose is produced from carbohydrate (starch) digestion by amylase, making D correct.
Question 4 of 5
When the liver is unable to break down red blood cells, which of the following would be produced in decreased amounts?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Liver breakdown of red blood cells aids bile production; less bile reduces fat emulsification, making C correct.
Question 5 of 5
Secretions from the salivary glands catalyze which of the following reactions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Salivary amylase hydrolyzes carbohydrates into maltose, making C correct.