10 Questions
What is the primary stimulant for the release of secretin?
Presence of acid in the duodenum
Which of the following is a direct effect of somatostatin on the parietal cells?
Inhibition of acid production
What is the typical clinical presentation of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?
Asymptomatic bleeding
What is the initial diagnostic test for vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia?
Blood test for low B12 and increased methylmalonic acid
Which of the following medications inhibits acid release?
H2 blockers
What is the main complication of peptic ulcer disease?
Bleeding
What is the treatment for pernicious anemia?
Vitamin B12 supplementation
Which of the following is a symptom of severe and erosive gastritis?
Abdominal pain
What is the diagnosis of pernicious anemia confirmed with?
Both A and B
What is the definition of peptic ulcer disease?
Both duodenal and gastric ulcers
Test your knowledge on the causes of gastrointestinal ulcer disease, including the role of Helicobacter pylori, NSAIDs, and lifestyle factors. Learn how different substances affect the gastric mucosa and epithelial cells. Discover the most common causes of ulcer disease and how they can be prevented or treated.
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