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NCLEX Questions on Gastrointestinal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Where does food pass through between the mouth and the stomach?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The gullet (esophagus) is the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach, making A correct. The rectum and intestines (C, D) are later in the digestive tract.
Question 2 of 5
Trypsin functions best in which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trypsin, a pancreatic enzyme, works optimally in the basic pH of the small intestine, making A correct.
Question 3 of 5
Where is glycogen stored?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Glycogen is stored in the liver, making C correct.
Question 4 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 5 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.