Advanced Small Intestine Quiz
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Q1. Which cells of the small intestine secrete lysozyme and have a defensive role?
- Paneth cells
- M cells
- Goblet cells
- Enterocytes
Q2. Which segment of the small intestine is retroperitoneal?
- Duodenum (except first part)
- Ileum
- Jejunum
- Entire small intestine
Q3. Which hormone released by the duodenum stimulates gallbladder contraction?
- Motilin
- Cholecystokinin (CCK)
- Gastrin
- Secretin
Q4. Which intestinal glands secrete alkaline mucus to protect the duodenum from gastric acid?
- Brunner’s glands
- Paneth cells
- Peyer’s patches
- Crypts of Lieberkühn
Q5. Which structure carries absorbed fats from the small intestine into circulation?
- Lacteals
- Venules
- Sinusoids
- Capillaries
Q6. Which immunoglobulin is most abundant in small intestine secretions?
- IgE
- IgM
- IgG
- IgA
Q7. Which structure forms the brush border of intestinal epithelial cells?
- Plicae circulares
- Microvilli
- Crypts
- Villi
Q8. In which part of the small intestine does the major duodenal papilla open?
- Second part of duodenum
- Terminal ileum
- Jejunum
- First part of duodenum
Q9. What is the blood supply to the proximal part of the duodenum?
- Splenic artery
- Inferior mesenteric artery
- Middle colic artery
- Superior pancreaticoduodenal artery
Q10. Which motility pattern sweeps the small intestine during fasting to clear residual food?
- Migrating motor complex (MMC)
- Mass movement
- Segmentation
- Peristalsis