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Gastrointestinal System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which word does not belong with the liver
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HCl is gastric, not hepatic.
Question 2 of 5
The portion of the stomach that connects to the esophagus is the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The cardia is near the esophageal junction.
Question 3 of 5
Intestinal hormone that stimulates the pancreas to release a watery secretion that is high in bicarbonate ion is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Secretin triggers bicarbonate release.
Question 4 of 5
The specific tissue type of the submucosa is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The submucosa is composed of dense irregular connective tissue, providing support and flexibility to the alimentary canal.
Question 5 of 5
The thought or smell of food initiates the ____ phase of stomach secretion and motility.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The cephalic phase is triggered by the thought, sight, or smell of food, stimulating stomach secretion and motility via the vagus nerve.