Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

Anatomy & Physiology

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

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Multiple Choice

Gastric distension will most likely occur after which of the following events?

Consuming a large meal rapidly

Drinking a small glass of water

Engaging in prolonged fasting

Performing intense physical exercise

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Understand the concept of gastric distension: Gastric distension refers to the stretching or expansion of the stomach due to the presence of food, liquid, or gas. It is typically caused by the stomach filling beyond its normal capacity.

Analyze the options provided: Gastric distension is most likely to occur when the stomach is rapidly filled with a large volume of food or liquid. Consider how each option affects the stomach's capacity and stretching.

Evaluate 'Consuming a large meal rapidly': Eating a large meal quickly introduces a significant amount of food into the stomach in a short period, causing the stomach to stretch and potentially leading to gastric distension.

Evaluate 'Drinking a small glass of water': A small glass of water does not significantly increase the stomach's volume or cause stretching, so it is unlikely to result in gastric distension.

Evaluate 'Engaging in prolonged fasting' and 'Performing intense physical exercise': Prolonged fasting reduces stomach activity and volume, while intense physical exercise does not directly impact the stomach's capacity or stretching. Neither is likely to cause gastric distension.