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Question 1 of 5

What enzyme is responsible for digesting proteins?

A. amylase

B. lipase

C. pepsin

D. sucrase

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: pepsin

Question 2 of 5

Which one of the following hormones is released by both the stomach and small intestine?

A. gastrin

B. secretin

C. cholecystokinin

D. gastric inhibitory polypeptide

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: gastrin

Question 3 of 5

The stomach has the ability to absorb: 2+

A. Ca

B. Alcohol

C. Glucose

D. Aromatic amino acids 2+

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Glucose

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is reviewing a student nurse's charting and notes that the student has documented absent bowel sounds. The nurse reminds the student that in order to document absent bowel sounds, one must auscultate each quadrant at what period of time?

A. 30 seconds

B. 1 minute

C. 2 minutes

D. 5 minutes

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 5 minutes

Question 5 of 5

In small intestine:

A. Lactase, maltase and sucrase enzymes are secreted.

B. Glucose and amino acids absorption is by simple diffusion.

C. Bile pigment is completely absorbed.

D. Fat absorption is an active process and needs Na co-transport system.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Lactase, maltase and sucrase enzymes are secreted.

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