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Question 1 of 5

What occurs during swallowing?

A. All the processes of Deglutition are under voluntary control.

B. The vocal folds are relaxed allowing the food to travel down the oesophagus

C. The swallowing centre located within the medulla oblongata inhibits the medullary respiratory centre

D. The food bolus travels down the oesophagus due to gravity

Correct Answer: The swallowing centre located within the medulla oblongata inhibits the medullary respiratory centre

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following ligaments attaches the liver to the anterior abdominal wall?

A. coronary ligament

B. falciform ligament

C. quadrate ligament

D. caudate ligament

Correct Answer: falciform ligament

Question 3 of 5

If the oesophageal muscles are not working:

A. Swallowing in the upright position is not affected because of gravity

B. Water swallowing is not affected

C. There will be dysphagia to solids and liquids

D. There will be frequent attacks of vomiting

Correct Answer: There will be dysphagia to solids and liquids

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is synthesized and stored in the liver cells?

A. Galactose

B. Lactose

C. Glycogen

D. Arabinose

Correct Answer: Glycogen

Question 5 of 5

What should the nurse admitting a patient with acute diverticulitis plan for initial care?

A. Administer IV fluids.

B. Prepare for colonoscopy.

C. Encourage a high-fiber diet.

D. Give stool softeners and enemas.

Correct Answer: Administer IV fluids.

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