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Which enzyme is primarily secreted by chief cells in the stomach?
Which enzyme is primarily secreted by chief cells in the stomach?
- Trypsin
- Amylase
- Lipase
- Pepsinogen (correct)
What is the final pathway for H+ release in parietal cells?
What is the final pathway for H+ release in parietal cells?
- Adenylate cyclase activation
- H+/K+ ATPase inhibition (correct)
- Phosphorylase kinase activation
- Protein kinase A activation
Which artery supplies the greater curvature of the stomach?
Which artery supplies the greater curvature of the stomach?
- Left gastric artery
- Right gastroepiploic artery (correct)
- Left gastroepiploic artery
- Right gastric artery
What causes the release of H+ from parietal cells in the stomach?
What causes the release of H+ from parietal cells in the stomach?
Where does peristalsis primarily occur in the stomach?
Where does peristalsis primarily occur in the stomach?
Which part of the stomach receives blood from the gastroduodenal artery?
Which part of the stomach receives blood from the gastroduodenal artery?
Which surgical procedure has the lowest rate of ulcer recurrence?
Which surgical procedure has the lowest rate of ulcer recurrence?
What is the most frequent complication of duodenal ulcers?
What is the most frequent complication of duodenal ulcers?
What is the initial treatment of choice for obstruction due to duodenal ulcers?
What is the initial treatment of choice for obstruction due to duodenal ulcers?
What is the best test for H. pylori eradication?
What is the best test for H. pylori eradication?
Which type of gastric ulcer is associated with diffuse ulcers and NSAIDs?
Which type of gastric ulcer is associated with diffuse ulcers and NSAIDs?
What is the primary risk factor associated with gastric ulcers?
What is the primary risk factor associated with gastric ulcers?
Which surgical procedure is the initial treatment for refractory obstruction due to gastric ulcers?
Which surgical procedure is the initial treatment for refractory obstruction due to gastric ulcers?
What is the primary risk factor associated with gastric adenocarcinoma?
What is the primary risk factor associated with gastric adenocarcinoma?
Which type of gastritis occurs 3–10 days after events such as multiple trauma or burns?
Which type of gastritis occurs 3–10 days after events such as multiple trauma or burns?
What are Virchow's nodes associated with in gastric cancer?
What are Virchow's nodes associated with in gastric cancer?
What is the most common area for gastric adenocarcinoma?
What is the most common area for gastric adenocarcinoma?
What is the primary symptom associated with gastric adenocarcinoma?
What is the primary symptom associated with gastric adenocarcinoma?
What is the most effective diagnostic test for alkaline reflux gastritis?
What is the most effective diagnostic test for alkaline reflux gastritis?
Which surgical option is indicated for post-vagotomy diarrhea that is unresponsive to medical treatment?
Which surgical option is indicated for post-vagotomy diarrhea that is unresponsive to medical treatment?
What is the main cause of blind-loop syndrome in patients with Billroth II or Roux-en-Y procedures?
What is the main cause of blind-loop syndrome in patients with Billroth II or Roux-en-Y procedures?
What is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test for retained antrum after gastrectomy?
What is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test for retained antrum after gastrectomy?
Which surgical option is recommended for afferent-loop obstruction causing symptoms of obstructive jaundice and pancreatitis?
Which surgical option is recommended for afferent-loop obstruction causing symptoms of obstructive jaundice and pancreatitis?
What is the primary treatment for chronic gastric atony presenting with delayed gastric emptying and nausea?
What is the primary treatment for chronic gastric atony presenting with delayed gastric emptying and nausea?
Which surgical procedure can be considered for small gastric remnant leading to early satiety in gastric bypass patients?
Which surgical procedure can be considered for small gastric remnant leading to early satiety in gastric bypass patients?
What is the most likely diagnosis for a patient presenting with pain, steatorrhea, and B12 deficiency after Billroth II surgery?
What is the most likely diagnosis for a patient presenting with pain, steatorrhea, and B12 deficiency after Billroth II surgery?
What imaging study would be most appropriate for diagnosing afferent-loop obstruction in a patient with long afferent limb after Roux-en-Y surgery?
What imaging study would be most appropriate for diagnosing afferent-loop obstruction in a patient with long afferent limb after Roux-en-Y surgery?
What is the main treatment option for efferent-loop obstruction following Billroth II or Roux-en-Y surgery?
What is the main treatment option for efferent-loop obstruction following Billroth II or Roux-en-Y surgery?
Which of the following inhibits the release of gastrin and acid?
Which of the following inhibits the release of gastrin and acid?
What is the function of D cells in the stomach?
What is the function of D cells in the stomach?
Which condition is associated with mucous cell hyperplasia and increased rugal folds in the stomach?
Which condition is associated with mucous cell hyperplasia and increased rugal folds in the stomach?
What is the most common risk factor for duodenal ulcers?
What is the most common risk factor for duodenal ulcers?
Which surgical indication for ulcers requires resection of the ulcer?
Which surgical indication for ulcers requires resection of the ulcer?
What is the most common symptom of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGI bleeding)?
What is the most common symptom of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGI bleeding)?
Which factor is associated with the highest risk of mortality in non-variceal UGI bleeding?
Which factor is associated with the highest risk of mortality in non-variceal UGI bleeding?
What is the primary treatment for bleeding varices in a patient with liver failure?
What is the primary treatment for bleeding varices in a patient with liver failure?
Which surgical procedure results in an increase in solid emptying?
Which surgical procedure results in an increase in solid emptying?
What is the treatment for diarrhea, the most common problem following vagotomy?
What is the treatment for diarrhea, the most common problem following vagotomy?
Which mutation is associated with a 70% lifetime risk of gastric cancer and a 40% lifetime risk of breast cancer in women?
Which mutation is associated with a 70% lifetime risk of gastric cancer and a 40% lifetime risk of breast cancer in women?
What is the primary treatment for MUCOSA-ASSOCIATED LYMPHOID TISSUE LYMPHOMA (MALT LYMPHOMA) if it does not regress after treatment for H. pylori?
What is the primary treatment for MUCOSA-ASSOCIATED LYMPHOID TISSUE LYMPHOMA (MALT LYMPHOMA) if it does not regress after treatment for H. pylori?
What surgery is recommended for stage I gastric lymphomas (tumor confined to stomach mucosa)?
What surgery is recommended for stage I gastric lymphomas (tumor confined to stomach mucosa)?
What is the most common benign gastric neoplasm, which can also be malignant if certain criteria are met?
What is the most common benign gastric neoplasm, which can also be malignant if certain criteria are met?
What is the primary treatment modality for gastric lymphomas?
What is the primary treatment modality for gastric lymphomas?
In morbid obesity, what is the approximate operative mortality associated with bariatric surgery?
In morbid obesity, what is the approximate operative mortality associated with bariatric surgery?
Which of the following complications can occur after gastrectomy or after vagotomy and pyloroplasty?
Which of the following complications can occur after gastrectomy or after vagotomy and pyloroplasty?
What is the primary cause of leak in the context of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery?
What is the primary cause of leak in the context of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery?
'Dumping syndrome' is primarily caused by rapid entering of which substance into the small bowel?
'Dumping syndrome' is primarily caused by rapid entering of which substance into the small bowel?
What is the most common location for MUCOSA-ASSOCIATED LYMPHOID TISSUE LYMPHOMA (MALT LYMPHOMA)?
What is the most common location for MUCOSA-ASSOCIATED LYMPHOID TISSUE LYMPHOMA (MALT LYMPHOMA)?
Which of the following symptoms are usually associated with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTS)?
Which of the following symptoms are usually associated with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTS)?
What is the primary symptom associated with diffuse-type gastric cancer (linitis plastica)?
What is the primary symptom associated with diffuse-type gastric cancer (linitis plastica)?
