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Gastroenterology Quiz: H. Pylori and Peptic Ulcers

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary cause of Achalasia?

Metaplasia of squamous epithelium to columnar epithelium
Failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax (correct)
Inflammation of the mucosa
Scarring of the esophageal lining

What is the term for the inflammation of the mucosa in the esophagus?

Esophagitis (correct)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Achalasia
Barrett's esophagus

What is the term for the dilation of esophageal veins in the distal 1/3 of the esophagus?

Esophageal varices (correct)
Achalasia
Esophagitis
Barrett's esophagus

What is the consequence of chronic exposure to gastric secretions in the esophagus?

Barrett's esophagus (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying cause of Barrett's esophagus?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the scarring of the esophageal lining?

Esophageal scarring (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of Achalasia?

Failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the risk of dysplasia and esophageal carcinoma in Barrett's esophagus?

Increased risk of esophageal cancer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of inflammation in Achalasia?

Scarring of the esophageal lining (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the default state of the lower esophageal sphincter?

Contraction (C) Signup and view all the answers

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