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What is the primary source of gas in the upper GI tract?
What is the primary source of gas in the upper GI tract?
- Secretion of bicarbonate in the small intestine
- Swallowing of atmospheric air (correct)
- Metabolism of dietary substrates
- Presence of O2 in the colon and rectum
Which symptom is characterized by excessive gas particularly after eating?
Which symptom is characterized by excessive gas particularly after eating?
- Eructation
- Belching of swallowed air
- Flatulence
- Bloating (correct)
What is the primary component of gas in the upper GI tract?
What is the primary component of gas in the upper GI tract?
- H2
- CO2
- N2 and O2 (correct)
- CH4
Which part of the GI tract produces CO2 from the secretion of bicarbonate and metabolism of dietary substrates?
Which part of the GI tract produces CO2 from the secretion of bicarbonate and metabolism of dietary substrates?
Where is the gas composition characterized by less O2?
Where is the gas composition characterized by less O2?
Which of the following symptoms would exclude self-treatment for gastrointestinal issues?
Which of the following symptoms would exclude self-treatment for gastrointestinal issues?
What is the primary function of antiflatulents such as simethicone and activated charcoal?
What is the primary function of antiflatulents such as simethicone and activated charcoal?
Which age group is associated with the onset of symptoms that would exclude self-treatment for gastrointestinal issues?
Which age group is associated with the onset of symptoms that would exclude self-treatment for gastrointestinal issues?
What is the role of probiotics in the context of gastrointestinal health?
What is the role of probiotics in the context of gastrointestinal health?
What is the composition of simethicone (Ovol®, Deflat®) used in pharmacologic therapy for gastrointestinal issues?
What is the composition of simethicone (Ovol®, Deflat®) used in pharmacologic therapy for gastrointestinal issues?
