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What is the main cause of diverticulosis?
What is the main cause of diverticulosis?
- Low fiber diet (correct)
- Excessive fiber intake
- Genetic predisposition
- Old age
Which part of the colon is most commonly affected by diverticulosis?
Which part of the colon is most commonly affected by diverticulosis?
- Ascending colon
- Transverse colon
- Sigmoid colon (correct)
- Rectum
What are the common clinical features of diverticulosis?
What are the common clinical features of diverticulosis?
- Constant diarrhea
- Intermittent cramping (correct)
- Upper abdominal pain
- Right lower quadrant pain
Which demographic group is diverticulosis most common in?
Which demographic group is diverticulosis most common in?
What complications can arise from obstructed diverticula?
What complications can arise from obstructed diverticula?
Why is diverticulosis less common in Japan and developing countries?
Why is diverticulosis less common in Japan and developing countries?
Which histologic subtype of malignant epithelial neoplasm is characterized by loss of E-cadherin expression?
Which histologic subtype of malignant epithelial neoplasm is characterized by loss of E-cadherin expression?
Which subtype of malignant epithelial neoplasm tends to predominate in high-risk areas like Japan and East Europe?
Which subtype of malignant epithelial neoplasm tends to predominate in high-risk areas like Japan and East Europe?
Which subtype of malignant epithelial neoplasm has a relatively uniform incidence across countries and no clearly identified precursor lesions?
Which subtype of malignant epithelial neoplasm has a relatively uniform incidence across countries and no clearly identified precursor lesions?
What is a risk factor commonly associated with diffuse-type malignant epithelial neoplasms?
What is a risk factor commonly associated with diffuse-type malignant epithelial neoplasms?
Which gene mutation is strongly associated with familial diffuse-type gastric cancer?
Which gene mutation is strongly associated with familial diffuse-type gastric cancer?
What is a common mechanism leading to decreased E-cadherin expression in sporadic diffuse-type gastric tumors?
What is a common mechanism leading to decreased E-cadherin expression in sporadic diffuse-type gastric tumors?
Individuals with BRCA2 mutations are at increased risk of developing which type of gastric cancer?
Individuals with BRCA2 mutations are at increased risk of developing which type of gastric cancer?
What mutations are strongly associated with increased signaling via the Wnt pathway in gastric cancer?
What mutations are strongly associated with increased signaling via the Wnt pathway in gastric cancer?
Chronic inflammation promotes gastric neoplasia by genetic variants of genes encoding all EXCEPT:
Chronic inflammation promotes gastric neoplasia by genetic variants of genes encoding all EXCEPT:
Which gene mutations are found in the majority of sporadic gastric cancers of both diffuse and intestinal types?
Which gene mutations are found in the majority of sporadic gastric cancers of both diffuse and intestinal types?
Which environmental factor affects the risk of gastric cancer due to H.pylori infection?
Which environmental factor affects the risk of gastric cancer due to H.pylori infection?
What genetic variants are associated with an elevated risk of gastric cancer when accompanied by H.pylori infection?
What genetic variants are associated with an elevated risk of gastric cancer when accompanied by H.pylori infection?
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