The physician biopsied for H. pylori. What is this?
What will be an ideal response?
• Helicobacter pylori is a microorganism whose only natural host is the human.
• It is found primarily on the surface of the antrum of the stomach.
• This microorganism has been established to be the most common cause of gastritis and it is estimated that 92% of duodenal ulcers and 70% of gastric ulcers are caused by H. pylori.
• By-products produced by the organism result in damage to the epithelium and impairment of the mucus barrier within the stomach.
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A. fluorosis. B. osteoporosis. C. rickets. D. osteoarthritis.
Most of the digestion and absorption takes place in the
a. small intestine b. colon c. stomach d. liver
Two hormones regulate blood calcium levels; _____ raises blood calcium and _____ lowers blood calcium.
a. calcitonin; aldosterone b. calcitonin; parathyroid hormone c. parathyroid hormone; calcitonin d. thyroid stimulating hormone; calcitonin
Insufficient mixing of _____ in a muffin batter may yield a final baked product with an undesirable shiny, waxy appearance on the outside
a. flour b. milk c. sugar d. eggs e. butter