10 Questions
Where is a duodenal ulcer usually located?
Duodenal bulb of the small intestine
Which age group is more commonly affected by gastric ulcers?
Elderly individuals over 60 years old
What is the hormone-like substance that keeps blood vessels dilated and stimulates mucus and bicarbonate production in the stomach?
Prostaglandins (PGs)
Which aggressive factor is commonly associated with the development of peptic ulcers?
H. pylori infection
Which factor is considered the first line of defense in protecting the stomach lining?
Bicarbonate production
Which factor plays a role in the pathogenesis of peptic ulcers by attracting inflammatory cells to the mucosa?
Lipopolysaccharide
In the pathogenesis of peptic ulcers, which action decreases mucous and bicarbonate secretion?
Inhibition of cyclooxygenase activity
What is the primary route through which Helicobacter pylori (HP) is spread?
Fecal to oral route
Which population group is at a greater risk of developing NSAID-related complications?
Individuals older than 60 years old
What effect does aspirin have on cyclooxygenase activity in the pathogenesis of peptic ulcers?
Decreases prostaglandin synthesis
Test your knowledge about the characteristics, etiology, and pathophysiology of peptic ulcer disease. Learn about the differences between duodenal ulcers and gastric ulcers. Explore the common locations for these ulcers and the age groups they commonly affect.
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