30 Questions
What is the primary function of gastric juice?
Aiding in the production of chyme
Which enzyme is responsible for digesting protein in the stomach?
Pepsin
What is the role of hydrochloric acid (Hcl) in the stomach?
Activating pepsin and lowering pH
Which organ is responsible for emulsification of fats for easier digestion?
Pancreas
What is the primary function of the liver in the digestive system?
Manufacturing and storing bile
What is the function of the biliary tract in digestion?
Concentrating and storing bile
What is the etiologic factor of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) related to caffeine, chocolate, drugs, obesity, and cigarette smoking?
Incompetent lower esophageal sphincter (LES)
Which term is used to describe the backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
Reflux
What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism involved in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) due to the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter?
Transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation
Which gastrointestinal problem is characterized by inflammation in the lining of the stomach?
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
In Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), what contributes to the syndrome by allowing stomach juices to flow back into the esophagus?
Increased intra-gastric pressure
Which problem is not a disease but a syndrome characterized by incompetent lower esophageal sphincter in the context of gastrointestinal issues?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Which type of hiatal hernia is described as the junction of the stomach and esophagus being in the normal position, but part of the stomach rolls up through the diaphragm?
Sliding
Which clinical manifestation is NOT commonly associated with hiatal hernia?
Regurgitation and tracheal aspiration
What is a common etiology of acute gastritis?
Alcohol consumption
How is chronic gastritis different from acute gastritis?
Chronic gastritis involves persistent inflammation over time, whereas acute gastritis is a sudden onset of inflammation.
Which of the following is NOT listed as an etiology of gastritis?
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF)
What is a key difference between paraesophageal (rolling) hiatal hernia and sliding hiatal hernia?
In paraesophageal hernia, the stomach fully rolls up through the diaphragm, while in sliding hernia, only part of the stomach does.
What is a common cause of chronic gastritis according to the text?
Ingestion of bile reflux
Which factor contributes to the superficial ulceration seen in acute gastritis?
Overuse of aspirin
What can untreated chronic gastritis lead to according to the text?
Gastrointestinal bleeding, shock, and death
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with acute gastritis?
Hemorrhage
What is a consequence of cobalamin deficiency due to chronic gastritis?
Neurologic complications
Why does the gastric mucus membrane become edematous and hyperemic in chronic gastritis?
As a result of bile reflux
What is the main difference between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis?
The area of the GI tract affected
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of Crohn's disease?
Malabsorption of nutrients
What is the typical area in the GI tract for crampy abdominal pain in Crohn's disease?
Right lower quadrant
Which of the following is a possible etiology for Crohn's disease?
Jewish descent
What is a characteristic feature that distinguishes ulcerative colitis from Crohn's disease?
Involvement of the rectum
Which of the following statements about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is correct?
IBD has no cure.
Study the types, sources, components, and actions of gastric juice produced in the stomach during the Fall Semester 2023-2024 in Austria. Learn about water as a solvent for food, enzyme pepsinogen, hydrochloric acid, and more.
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