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Question 1
What type of gastric acid is released by the parietal cells?
Answer:
Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
Question 2
Select the substance below that is a major stimulator for the release of gastric juices.
Acetylcholine
HCl
Substance P
Serotonin
Question 3
Describe the role of gastrin in the release of gastric acid.
Answer:
Gastrin binds to its target receptors stimulating the release of more histamine and HCl.
The histamine then binds to the H2 receptors on the parietal cells which increases the
amount of HCl or gastric acid released.
Question 4
Name the type of bacteria that is the primary cause of peptic ulcers.
Answer:
Helicobacter Pylori or just H. Pylori
, Question 5
A patient has been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer not caused by bacteria. Select the drug
below least likely to have played a part in causing this ulcer.
Ibuprofen
Aspirin
Amoxicillin
Naproxen
Question 6
True or False. The pain associated with duodenal ulcers is often relieved with food.
True
False
Question 7
What does GERD stand for?
Answer:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Question 8
Select the TRUE statement regarding GERD.
Synonymous with occasional heartburn