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What is the main cause of gastritis?
What is the main cause of gastritis?
- Consuming spicy foods
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Autoimmune disorders
- Infectious agents such as Helicobacter pylori (correct)
Which cells secrete mucus to form a protective gel on the gastric mucosa?
Which cells secrete mucus to form a protective gel on the gastric mucosa?
- Neck and surface mucous cells (correct)
- Parietal cells
- Enterochromaffin-like cells
- Chief cells
What do prostaglandins stimulate in the gastric mucosa?
What do prostaglandins stimulate in the gastric mucosa?
- Acid secretion
- Mucus production (correct)
- Tight junction formation
- Enzyme degradation
What is the function of HCO3 secreted by surface cells in the gastric mucosa?
What is the function of HCO3 secreted by surface cells in the gastric mucosa?
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Which mechanism inhibits acid secretion in the gastric mucosa?
Which mechanism inhibits acid secretion in the gastric mucosa?
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