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What hormone is released from G cells of the antral mucosa by acetylcholine, stretch, and dietary proteins?
What hormone is released from G cells of the antral mucosa by acetylcholine, stretch, and dietary proteins?
Gastrin
What are the common diseases related to gastric acid secretion mentioned in the text?
What are the common diseases related to gastric acid secretion mentioned in the text?
Dyspepsia / Indigestion, Peptic ulcers (gastric or duodenal ulcers), Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, Upper gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill patients
What are the main functions of the large intestine?
What are the main functions of the large intestine?
Absorbing water and electrolytes, producing and absorbing vitamins (commensal bacteria), forming and propelling faeces toward the rectum for elimination
What are the two types of drugs mentioned for the inhibition of gastric acid secretion?
What are the two types of drugs mentioned for the inhibition of gastric acid secretion?
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What is the function of alginates in the neutralization of gastric acid?
What is the function of alginates in the neutralization of gastric acid?
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What are the three main functions of the duodenum?
What are the three main functions of the duodenum?
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What hormone is responsible for the contraction of the gall bladder and the release of bile into the duodenum?
What hormone is responsible for the contraction of the gall bladder and the release of bile into the duodenum?
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What is the fate of bile salts in the small intestine?
What is the fate of bile salts in the small intestine?
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What percentage of bile salts are reabsorbed into the enterocytes and the circulation by active transport from the terminal ileum?
What percentage of bile salts are reabsorbed into the enterocytes and the circulation by active transport from the terminal ileum?
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What are some common problems associated with the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) related to malabsorption?
What are some common problems associated with the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) related to malabsorption?
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What are the three specific amino acid transporters responsible for moving amino acids out of the enterocytes?
What are the three specific amino acid transporters responsible for moving amino acids out of the enterocytes?
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What process makes fats available to enzymes at the water/lipid interface?
What process makes fats available to enzymes at the water/lipid interface?
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Where does the absorption of fats mainly occur?
Where does the absorption of fats mainly occur?
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What happens to medium-chain fatty acids in the intracellular processing of fats?
What happens to medium-chain fatty acids in the intracellular processing of fats?
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How are long-chain fatty acids and monoglycerides processed in the intracellular processing of fats?
How are long-chain fatty acids and monoglycerides processed in the intracellular processing of fats?
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What is required for the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach?
What is required for the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach?
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