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What causes secretory diarrhea?
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?
Which condition commonly leads to secretory diarrhea?
- Celiac disease
- Carcinoid tumor
- Infections by Vibrio cholerae (correct)
- Lactose intolerance
What characterizes osmotic diarrhea?
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?
What can result in osmotic diarrhea?
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What can increase intestinal fluid secretion?
What can increase intestinal fluid secretion?
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