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What is the primary function of gastric juice?
What is the primary function of gastric juice?
- Aiding in the production of chyme (correct)
- Digesting carbohydrates
- Neutralizing stomach acid
- Emulsifying fats
Which enzyme is responsible for digesting protein in the stomach?
Which enzyme is responsible for digesting protein in the stomach?
- Nucleases
- Maltase
- Pepsin (correct)
- Peptidases
What is the role of hydrochloric acid (Hcl) in the stomach?
What is the role of hydrochloric acid (Hcl) in the stomach?
- Emulsifying fats
- Activating pepsin and lowering pH (correct)
- Neutralizing food pH
- Digesting nucleic acids
Which organ is responsible for emulsification of fats for easier digestion?
Which organ is responsible for emulsification of fats for easier digestion?
What is the primary function of the liver in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the liver in the digestive system?
What is the function of the biliary tract in digestion?
What is the function of the biliary tract in digestion?
What is the etiologic factor of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) related to caffeine, chocolate, drugs, obesity, and cigarette smoking?
What is the etiologic factor of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) related to caffeine, chocolate, drugs, obesity, and cigarette smoking?
Which term is used to describe the backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
Which term is used to describe the backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism involved in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) due to the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter?
What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism involved in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) due to the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter?
Which gastrointestinal problem is characterized by inflammation in the lining of the stomach?
Which gastrointestinal problem is characterized by inflammation in the lining of the stomach?
In Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), what contributes to the syndrome by allowing stomach juices to flow back into the esophagus?
In Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), what contributes to the syndrome by allowing stomach juices to flow back into the esophagus?
Which problem is not a disease but a syndrome characterized by incompetent lower esophageal sphincter in the context of gastrointestinal issues?
Which problem is not a disease but a syndrome characterized by incompetent lower esophageal sphincter in the context of gastrointestinal issues?
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?
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?
Which clinical manifestation is NOT commonly associated with hiatal hernia?
Which clinical manifestation is NOT commonly associated with hiatal hernia?
What is a common etiology of acute gastritis?
What is a common etiology of acute gastritis?
How is chronic gastritis different from acute gastritis?
How is chronic gastritis different from acute gastritis?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an etiology of gastritis?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an etiology of gastritis?
What is a key difference between paraesophageal (rolling) hiatal hernia and sliding hiatal hernia?
What is a key difference between paraesophageal (rolling) hiatal hernia and sliding hiatal hernia?
What is a common cause of chronic gastritis according to the text?
What is a common cause of chronic gastritis according to the text?
Which factor contributes to the superficial ulceration seen in acute gastritis?
Which factor contributes to the superficial ulceration seen in acute gastritis?
What can untreated chronic gastritis lead to according to the text?
What can untreated chronic gastritis lead to according to the text?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with acute gastritis?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with acute gastritis?
What is a consequence of cobalamin deficiency due to chronic gastritis?
What is a consequence of cobalamin deficiency due to chronic gastritis?
Why does the gastric mucus membrane become edematous and hyperemic in chronic gastritis?
Why does the gastric mucus membrane become edematous and hyperemic in chronic gastritis?
What is the main difference between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis?
What is the main difference between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of Crohn's disease?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of Crohn's disease?
What is the typical area in the GI tract for crampy abdominal pain in Crohn's disease?
What is the typical area in the GI tract for crampy abdominal pain in Crohn's disease?
Which of the following is a possible etiology for Crohn's disease?
Which of the following is a possible etiology for Crohn's disease?
What is a characteristic feature that distinguishes ulcerative colitis from Crohn's disease?
What is a characteristic feature that distinguishes ulcerative colitis from Crohn's disease?
Which of the following statements about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is correct?
Which of the following statements about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is correct?
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