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Which enzyme is responsible for catalyzing protein digestion in the gastric juice?
Which enzyme is responsible for catalyzing protein digestion in the gastric juice?
- Lipase for fats digestion
- Pepsin secreted by chief peptic cells (correct)
- Rennin for milk coagulation
- Gastricsin with unknown importance
Which component is primarily responsible for providing acidity in the gastric juice?
Which component is primarily responsible for providing acidity in the gastric juice?
- Mucus secreted by goblet cells
- Electrolytes like H+ and Na
- HCl secreted by parietal cells (correct)
- Mineral acid chiefly acid phosphates
What is the primary electrolyte present in the gastric juice?
What is the primary electrolyte present in the gastric juice?
- Na
- Ca
- H+ (correct)
- Cl
Which method of collection is used for obtaining gastric juice specimens?
Which method of collection is used for obtaining gastric juice specimens?
What is the recommended volume for a normal gastric juice specimen?
What is the recommended volume for a normal gastric juice specimen?
Dimethylaminooazobenzol turns cherry red in the presence of free HCl:
Dimethylaminooazobenzol turns cherry red in the presence of free HCl:
The indicator for titrating free HCl is Dimethylaminooazobenzol:
The indicator for titrating free HCl is Dimethylaminooazobenzol:
The endpoint for titrating free HCl is canary yellow:
The endpoint for titrating free HCl is canary yellow:
The presence of fragments of tissues in gastric fluid can indicate stomach cancer:
The presence of fragments of tissues in gastric fluid can indicate stomach cancer:
The presence of RBCs in gastric fluid can indicate bleeding, such as from a peptic ulcer or esophageal varices:
The presence of RBCs in gastric fluid can indicate bleeding, such as from a peptic ulcer or esophageal varices: