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What is the primary role of endocrine cells in the gastrointestinal system?
What is the primary role of endocrine cells in the gastrointestinal system?
- Producing IgA antibodies
- Regulating gut motility
- Supporting the gut microbiota
- Controlling intestinal enzyme secretion (correct)
Which type of cells are responsible for the selective permeability of nutrients and electrolytes in the intestines?
Which type of cells are responsible for the selective permeability of nutrients and electrolytes in the intestines?
- Columnar epithelial cells (correct)
- Macrophages
- T lymphocytes
- Dendritic cells
In intestinal barrier failure, translocation of pathogens can occur due to what factor?
In intestinal barrier failure, translocation of pathogens can occur due to what factor?
- Major abdominal operations (correct)
- Healthy mucosal barrier
- Chronic liver diseases
- Enhanced gut microbiota
What characterizes secretory diarrhea?
What characterizes secretory diarrhea?
Which of the following conditions is associated with an increased risk of intestinal barrier failure?
Which of the following conditions is associated with an increased risk of intestinal barrier failure?
What function do mast cells serve in the lamina propria?
What function do mast cells serve in the lamina propria?
What is the main effect of the single layer of columnar epithelial cells in the gut tissue?
What is the main effect of the single layer of columnar epithelial cells in the gut tissue?
Which condition does not contribute to intestinal barrier failure?
Which condition does not contribute to intestinal barrier failure?
How do secretory diarrhea and osmotic diarrhea differ?
How do secretory diarrhea and osmotic diarrhea differ?
Which type of immune cells are involved in the rapid killing of pathogenic antigens in the intestines?
Which type of immune cells are involved in the rapid killing of pathogenic antigens in the intestines?
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