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What is the primary function of the acidic pH in the gastric lumen?
What is the primary function of the acidic pH in the gastric lumen?
- To prevent damage to the gastric mucosa
- To aid in digestion (correct)
- To reduce inflammation
- To promote the growth of bacteria
What is the most common type of gastric carcinoma?
What is the most common type of gastric carcinoma?
- Spindle cell carcinoma
- Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma
- Verrucous squamous cell carcinoma
- Adenocarcinoma (correct)
What is the role of the transcription factor gene SOX2 in gastric carcinoma?
What is the role of the transcription factor gene SOX2 in gastric carcinoma?
- It inhibits the growth of cancer cells
- It promotes the differentiation of stem cells
- It induces apoptosis in cancer cells
- It is involved in stem cell self-renewal (correct)
What is the most common complication of gastric carcinoma?
What is the most common complication of gastric carcinoma?
What is the site of metastasis for lower third gastric carcinoma?
What is the site of metastasis for lower third gastric carcinoma?
What is the role of cyclin D1 in gastric carcinoma?
What is the role of cyclin D1 in gastric carcinoma?
What is the effect of NSAIDs on the gastric mucosa?
What is the effect of NSAIDs on the gastric mucosa?
What is the definition of gastritis?
What is the definition of gastritis?
What is the role of TP53 in gastric carcinoma?
What is the role of TP53 in gastric carcinoma?
What is the effect of acetaldehyde on the gastric mucosa?
What is the effect of acetaldehyde on the gastric mucosa?