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Which enzyme in the intestinal brush border hydrolyzes oligosaccharides to glucose?
Which enzyme in the intestinal brush border hydrolyzes oligosaccharides to glucose?
- Maltase (correct)
- Lactase
- Sucrase
- Trehalase
Which disaccharide is degraded by sucrase in the small intestine?
Which disaccharide is degraded by sucrase in the small intestine?
- Lactose
- Trehalose
- Maltose
- Sucrose (correct)
What is the primary sugar transport mechanism from the intestinal lumen into cells for glucose and galactose?
What is the primary sugar transport mechanism from the intestinal lumen into cells for glucose and galactose?
- Active transport with K+
- Symport with Na+ (SGLT1) (correct)
- Passive diffusion
- Facilitated diffusion (GLUT2)
What enzyme hydrolyzes 1,4-glycosidic bonds in starch to yield maltose and maltotriose?
What enzyme hydrolyzes 1,4-glycosidic bonds in starch to yield maltose and maltotriose?
Which enzyme degrades lactose to glucose and galactose?
Which enzyme degrades lactose to glucose and galactose?
How are glucose and galactose transported from the cell to blood after absorption in the small intestine?
How are glucose and galactose transported from the cell to blood after absorption in the small intestine?
What is the fate of pancreatic proteases after their digestive work is complete?
What is the fate of pancreatic proteases after their digestive work is complete?
How are the digestive products of protein absorbed?
How are the digestive products of protein absorbed?
Which type of amino acid transport occurs in the luminal membrane via Na+-dependent amino acid cotransport?
Which type of amino acid transport occurs in the luminal membrane via Na+-dependent amino acid cotransport?
What happens to dipeptides and tripeptides after they are transported into intestinal cells?
What happens to dipeptides and tripeptides after they are transported into intestinal cells?
What effect does low duodenal pH have on pancreatic lipase?
What effect does low duodenal pH have on pancreatic lipase?
How does ileal resection affect the bile acid pool?
How does ileal resection affect the bile acid pool?
What is the mechanism by which some strains of Escherichia coli cause diarrhea?
What is the mechanism by which some strains of Escherichia coli cause diarrhea?
How does the inclusion of glucose in oral rehydration solutions help counteract secretory losses?
How does the inclusion of glucose in oral rehydration solutions help counteract secretory losses?
Which of the following should be asked when assessing a child with diarrhea according to the WHO history?
Which of the following should be asked when assessing a child with diarrhea according to the WHO history?
How should skin turgor be assessed to check for signs of dehydration in a child?
How should skin turgor be assessed to check for signs of dehydration in a child?
What is one of the signs indicating dehydration when offering water or ORS solution to a child with diarrhea?
What is one of the signs indicating dehydration when offering water or ORS solution to a child with diarrhea?
What is the main purpose of assessing pre-illness feeding practices and immunization history in a child with diarrhea?
What is the main purpose of assessing pre-illness feeding practices and immunization history in a child with diarrhea?
What is the recommended treatment for Asymptomatic cyst excretors infected with Entamoeba histolytica?
What is the recommended treatment for Asymptomatic cyst excretors infected with Entamoeba histolytica?
In high-income countries, when is judicious treatment of Shigella spp. recommended?
In high-income countries, when is judicious treatment of Shigella spp. recommended?
For which group does WHO recommend empiric antibiotics for dysentery caused by Shigella?
For which group does WHO recommend empiric antibiotics for dysentery caused by Shigella?
What is the treatment duration with Tinidazole for mild to moderate intestinal disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica?
What is the treatment duration with Tinidazole for mild to moderate intestinal disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica?
When should treatment for Shigella spp. be considered in high-income countries according to the text?
When should treatment for Shigella spp. be considered in high-income countries according to the text?
What should follow the initial treatment of Entamoeba histolytica infections to prevent relapse?
What should follow the initial treatment of Entamoeba histolytica infections to prevent relapse?
What is the most appropriate indication for the adjunctive use of corticosteroids at the onset of anti-Pneumocystis therapy?
What is the most appropriate indication for the adjunctive use of corticosteroids at the onset of anti-Pneumocystis therapy?
Which prophylactic regimen is effective in preventing Pneumocystis pneumonia in patients with HIV?
Which prophylactic regimen is effective in preventing Pneumocystis pneumonia in patients with HIV?
Why is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole considered as adjunctive therapy for incision and drainage of complicated MRSA abscesses?
Why is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole considered as adjunctive therapy for incision and drainage of complicated MRSA abscesses?
Which infection is NOT effectively treated with a combination of doxycycline and streptomycin or gentamicin?
Which infection is NOT effectively treated with a combination of doxycycline and streptomycin or gentamicin?
What is a common feature of the lower prophylactic doses of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole?
What is a common feature of the lower prophylactic doses of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole?
In the treatment of brucellosis, what can be an effective substitute for the doxycycline combination?
In the treatment of brucellosis, what can be an effective substitute for the doxycycline combination?
