ATI RN
Digestive System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the name of the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The esophagus is the muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach. The trachea is for air, the duodenum is part of the small intestine, and 'food tube' is not a scientific term.
Question 2 of 5
Hyperthermic means:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperthermic refers to an abnormally high body temperature.
Question 3 of 5
Into which tubes do the nephrons drain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nephrons drain into collecting ducts, which lead to the ureter.
Question 4 of 5
Where are the osmoreceptors located?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus detect blood osmolarity changes.
Question 5 of 5
Salivary amylase and pancreatic amylase are enzymes responsible for the chemical breakdown of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amylase enzymes break down starch into simpler sugars such as maltose during digestion.