Simethicone Quiz
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What is the main function of simethicone in the GI tract?

  • Causing gas bubbles to accumulate
  • Inhibiting conditions such as lactose intolerance
  • Reducing the production of gas in the GI tract
  • Decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles (correct)
  • What is the composition of simethicone?

  • Polydimethylsiloxane and lactose
  • Polydimethylsiloxane and silicon dioxide (correct)
  • Dimethylpolysiloxane and lactulose
  • Activated dimethicone and silicon dioxide
  • How does simethicone help in the breakdown of gas bubbles in the GI tract?

  • Increasing the size of gas bubbles
  • Causing the gas bubbles to accumulate and break down more easily (correct)
  • Reducing the formation of gas bubbles
  • Preventing the accumulation of gas bubbles
  • What is the effect of simethicone on the actual production of gas in the GI tract?

    <p>It does not reduce the actual production of gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition does simethicone not inhibit?

    <p>Lactose intolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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