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Upper Gastrointestinal System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs is a histamine blocker and reduces levels of gastric acid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cimetidine is an H2 blocker reducing acid secretion.
Question 2 of 5
Which of these processes occurs throughout most of the alimentary canal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propulsion (peristalsis) occurs throughout the GI tract.
Question 3 of 5
Parietal cells secrete ________.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parietal cells secrete HCl.
Question 4 of 5
Which of these nutrients is absorbed mainly in the duodenum?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iron is primarily absorbed in the duodenum.
Question 5 of 5
The mucous epithelium is a component of the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The mucosa contains the mucous epithelium.