GI QUIZ
1. What are the three subdivisions of the small intestine? — The ileum, jejunum,
and duodenum.
2. List two of the three most common S/S of GI tract disorders. (1) Bloating.
3. (2). Abdominal pain.
4. Where does absorption of nutrients take place? — The small intestine.
5. Which larger branch of the nervous system stimulates the activity of the enteric
nervous system in the GI tract?
PSNS
SNS
6. What is the purpose of villi in the small intestine? — they help to absorb
nutrients from food passing through.
7. In which part of the GI tract is fluid absorbed? — The small intestine.
8. 9. 10. Proteins, carbohydrates and fat are broken down into amino acids,
sugars, and fatty acids, respectively.