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What is the function of mucus in protecting the stomach lining?
What is the function of mucus in protecting the stomach lining?
- Neutralizes the gastric acid
- Nourishes the mucosa
- Stimulates mucus and bicarbonate secretion
- Coats the lining (correct)
Which term refers to the vomiting of fresh blood?
Which term refers to the vomiting of fresh blood?
- Melena
- Hematemesis (correct)
- Hematochezia
- Coffee ground emesis
Which condition is characterized by black, tarry stools?
Which condition is characterized by black, tarry stools?
- Hematemesis
- Hematochezia
- Coffee ground emesis
- Melena (correct)
What is the primary cause of peptic ulcer disease?
What is the primary cause of peptic ulcer disease?
Where does a duodenal ulcer develop?
Where does a duodenal ulcer develop?
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Stomach lining protection
Stomach lining protection
Mucus coats the stomach lining to protect it from acid.
Vomiting blood
Vomiting blood
Hematemesis refers to vomiting fresh blood.
Black, tarry stools
Black, tarry stools
Melena describes black, tarry stools.
Peptic ulcer cause
Peptic ulcer cause
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Duodenal ulcer location
Duodenal ulcer location
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