MDC 2 EXAM 2 LATEST QUESTIONS
CORRECTLY ANSWERED 2026
UPDATE SUMMER-FALL QUARTER
How do the kidneys respond during respiratory alkalosis?
By excreting HCO3 to lower pH
What causes constipation most commonly?
Low fiber, dehydration, inactivity, and certain medications (opioids, anticholinergics)
What is the primary cause of diarrhea?
Infection, inflammation, malabsorption, or medication reactions
What causes IBS symptoms to flare?
Stress, certain foods, hormones, and altered gut motility
What causes celiac disease symptoms?
Autoimmune reaction to gluten
What factor leads to celiac malabsorption?
Villus atrophy in the small intestine
What causes appendicitis?
Obstruction of the appendix lumen (often from fecalith)
, What causes rebound tenderness in appendicitis?
Peritoneal inflammation
What causes peritonitis most commonly?
Perforation of GI organ (appendix, ulcer, diverticulum)
What causes metabolic alkalosis in GI disorders?
Prolonged vomiting or NG suctioning
What causes metabolic acidosis in GI disorders?
Severe diarrhea or intestinal fistulas
What causes diverticulosis?
Low-fiber diet leading to increased intraluminal pressure
What causes diverticulitis?
Trapped stool in diverticula → inflammation and infection
What causes Crohn disease inflammation?
Autoimmune, transmural inflammation from mouth to anus
What causes ulcerative colitis inflammation?
Autoimmune mucosal inflammation limited to colon and rectum
CORRECTLY ANSWERED 2026
UPDATE SUMMER-FALL QUARTER
How do the kidneys respond during respiratory alkalosis?
By excreting HCO3 to lower pH
What causes constipation most commonly?
Low fiber, dehydration, inactivity, and certain medications (opioids, anticholinergics)
What is the primary cause of diarrhea?
Infection, inflammation, malabsorption, or medication reactions
What causes IBS symptoms to flare?
Stress, certain foods, hormones, and altered gut motility
What causes celiac disease symptoms?
Autoimmune reaction to gluten
What factor leads to celiac malabsorption?
Villus atrophy in the small intestine
What causes appendicitis?
Obstruction of the appendix lumen (often from fecalith)
, What causes rebound tenderness in appendicitis?
Peritoneal inflammation
What causes peritonitis most commonly?
Perforation of GI organ (appendix, ulcer, diverticulum)
What causes metabolic alkalosis in GI disorders?
Prolonged vomiting or NG suctioning
What causes metabolic acidosis in GI disorders?
Severe diarrhea or intestinal fistulas
What causes diverticulosis?
Low-fiber diet leading to increased intraluminal pressure
What causes diverticulitis?
Trapped stool in diverticula → inflammation and infection
What causes Crohn disease inflammation?
Autoimmune, transmural inflammation from mouth to anus
What causes ulcerative colitis inflammation?
Autoimmune mucosal inflammation limited to colon and rectum
