Gastrointestinal Disorders Quiz
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Gastrointestinal Disorders Quiz

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What causes secretory diarrhea?

  • Ingestion of certain medications like Zidovudine and Irinotecan
  • Malabsorption syndromes such as lactose intolerance or celiac disease
  • Decreased absorption of electrolytes and water by the intestinal epithelium
  • Increased secretion of electrolytes and water by the intestinal epithelium (correct)
  • Which condition commonly leads to secretory diarrhea?

  • Celiac disease
  • Carcinoid tumor
  • Infections by Vibrio cholerae (correct)
  • Lactose intolerance
  • What characterizes osmotic diarrhea?

  • Ingestion of certain medications like Zidovudine and Irinotecan
  • Increased secretion of electrolytes and water by the intestinal epithelium
  • Malabsorption syndromes such as lactose intolerance or celiac disease
  • Substance drawing water into the bowel down the concentration gradient (correct)
  • What can result in osmotic diarrhea?

    <p>Ingestion of lactose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can increase intestinal fluid secretion?

    <p>Certain medications like Zidovudine and Irinotecan</p> Signup and view all the answers

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