ATI LPN
Questions About Gastrointestinal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which two organ systems provide materials required for the human body to produce ATP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The digestive system provides glucose (from food), and the respiratory system provides oxygen, both needed for ATP production via cellular respiration. Other systems (A, C, D) don't supply these directly.
Question 2 of 5
Structures of the small intestine that aid in the absorption of nutrients include
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Villi increase surface area for nutrient absorption in the small intestine, making A correct; cilia and E. coli are not involved in this process.
Question 3 of 5
What structure is found between organ X and organ Y?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assuming X is stomach and Y is duodenum, the pyloric sphincter separates them, making C correct.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following structures secrete hydrochloric acid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gastric glands in the stomach secrete HCl, making B correct.
Question 5 of 5
What structure prevents food from entering the trachea?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The epiglottis covers the trachea during swallowing, making C correct.