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Explain why someone who has hypergastrinemia (excessive secretion of gastrin) might develop
gastric/stomach ulcers. - CORRECT ANSWERGastrin stimulates the secretions of
pepsinogens and hydrochloric acid. Excess
amounts would lead to erosion of the stomach lining.
Explain in detail how the stomach contents enter the small intestine - CORRECT
ANSWERThe pyloric sphincter (valve), located at the base of the stomach, relaxes causing
a small quantity of chyme to pass through the opening into the first part of the
small intestine.
This initiates a reflex that causes the muscles of the sphincter to contract and
close the opening temporarily. Then the sphincter relaxes again and allows more
chyme to enter.
Be able to label the following:
Stomach
Gallbladder
Jejunum (not small intestine)
Appendix (not large intestine)
Rectum (not large intestine - CORRECT ANSWER
A patient is experiencing vitamin toxicity. What type of vitamin would be causing this
toxicity? Explain your answer.
A. Water soluble vitamin
B. Fat soluble vitamin
C. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERFat soluble vitamins are stored within the body's
fat stores making it harder for
the body to rid itself of them.
Explain which digestive system functions are carried out by the large intestine. - CORRECT
ANSWERAbsorption: In the large intestine water and electrolytes are reabsorbed and
vitamins are absorbed.
Defecation: Feces travel to the rectum where it is excreted via the anus.
Describe parietal cells and chief cells: name their location, secretions and purposes. -
CORRECT ANSWERThe parietal cells (located in the wall of the stomach body) secrete
hydrochloric
acid, generating a pH of 1.3-3.5. This very acidic pH kills many of the bacteria
ingested along with food. In addition, the low pH stops the activity of salivary
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