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What is the most pathogenic component of gluten?
What is the most pathogenic component of gluten?
- MHC class II
- tTG
- IgA antibodies
- Gliadin (correct)
Which cells mediate tissue damage in individuals with celiac disease?
Which cells mediate tissue damage in individuals with celiac disease?
- Antigen presenting cells
- Helper T cells (correct)
- B cells
- Natural killer cells
What is the classic presentation of celiac disease in adults?
What is the classic presentation of celiac disease in adults?
- Chronic diarrhea and bloating (correct)
- Abdominal distension and failure to thrive
- Increased intraepithelial lymphocytes
- Skin vesicles (dermatitis herpetiformis)
What do IgA antibodies against in celiac disease?
What do IgA antibodies against in celiac disease?
Which part of the small bowel is most prominently affected by damage in celiac disease?
Which part of the small bowel is most prominently affected by damage in celiac disease?
How do symptoms of celiac disease typically resolve?
How do symptoms of celiac disease typically resolve?
What is the classic presentation of colonic diverticula?
What is the classic presentation of colonic diverticula?
What is the most common type of colonic polyp?
What is the most common type of colonic polyp?
What genetic mutation is associated with the formation of adenomatous polyps?
What genetic mutation is associated with the formation of adenomatous polyps?
What is the main cause of achalasia?
What is the main cause of achalasia?
Which type of colonic polyp is benign but has premalignant potential?
Which type of colonic polyp is benign but has premalignant potential?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical feature of achalasia?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical feature of achalasia?
What is the role of dietary fiber in managing symptoms related to disturbed intestinal motility?
What is the role of dietary fiber in managing symptoms related to disturbed intestinal motility?
What happens in portal hypertension that leads to dilation of the esophageal vein?
What happens in portal hypertension that leads to dilation of the esophageal vein?
What is the characteristic appearance of hyperplastic colonic polyps on microscopy?
What is the characteristic appearance of hyperplastic colonic polyps on microscopy?
Which condition is characterized by reflux of acid from the stomach due to reduced LES tone?
Which condition is characterized by reflux of acid from the stomach due to reduced LES tone?
'Bird-beak' sign on barium swallow study is associated with which condition?
'Bird-beak' sign on barium swallow study is associated with which condition?
What is the most common cause of death in cirrhosis?
What is the most common cause of death in cirrhosis?
Which of the following is a risk factor associated with the development of diverticula?
Which of the following is a risk factor associated with the development of diverticula?
Where do diverticula typically arise in the colonic wall?
Where do diverticula typically arise in the colonic wall?
Which of the following complications can arise from a diverticulum causing attachment to a local structure?
Which of the following complications can arise from a diverticulum causing attachment to a local structure?
What is the classic presentation of angiodysplasia rupture?
What is the classic presentation of angiodysplasia rupture?
Which area of the colon is most commonly affected by ischemic colitis?
Which area of the colon is most commonly affected by ischemic colitis?
Which disorder results in thin-walled blood vessels and bleeding, especially in the mouth and GI tract?
Which disorder results in thin-walled blood vessels and bleeding, especially in the mouth and GI tract?
What is the goal of screening for colorectal carcinoma?
What is the goal of screening for colorectal carcinoma?
How does left-sided colorectal carcinoma usually present?
How does left-sided colorectal carcinoma usually present?
What is associated with right-sided colorectal carcinoma?
What is associated with right-sided colorectal carcinoma?
What does the 'T' in the staging of colorectal carcinoma represent?
What does the 'T' in the staging of colorectal carcinoma represent?
Which serum tumor marker is useful for assessing treatment response and detecting recurrence in colorectal carcinoma?
Which serum tumor marker is useful for assessing treatment response and detecting recurrence in colorectal carcinoma?
At what age does screening for colorectal carcinoma usually begin?
At what age does screening for colorectal carcinoma usually begin?
