Which information about chronic gastritis does the student learn?
a. Chronic gastritis tends to occur more in older adults.
b. It causes thinning and degeneration of the stomach wall.
c. Chronic gastritis results in chronic inflammation and mucosal atrophy.
d. Mucosal atrophy is a common outcome of chronic gastritis.
e. Epithelial metaplasia is often observed with chronic gastritis.
Ans:
c. Chronic gastritis results in chronic inflammation and mucosal atrophy.
d. Mucosal atrophy is a common outcome of chronic gastritis.
e. Epithelial metaplasia is often observed with chronic gastritis
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