Which of the following describes the purpose of vagotomy?
A. enlargement of the pyloric sphincter
B. elimination of the cholinergic stimulation of the stomach
C. treatment of the jejunum in the small intestine
D. lowering the pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter
E. measurement of the pressure in the small intestine before and after a meal
Answer: B
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Jessie has been admitted to the hospital with cirrhosis. She is a 65-year-old widow who is an alcoholic. Jessie is very malnourished. She weighs 98 pounds and is 5?5? tall. She says she stopped drinking 6 months ago because it "hurt her stomach very bad" when she drank
Besides her lack of appetite, why is she malnourished? How has her liver disease contributed to her nutritional status?
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Peptic ulcers usually form in the small and large intestines. B. Vomiting blood is a sign of irritable bowel syndrome. C. Acid reflux often results when the gastroesophageal sphincter fails to close properly. D. People who are infected with H. pylori have a high risk of developing type 1 diabetes.
Which of the following represents a positive nitrogen balance?
A. pregnancy B. extended bed rest C. severe weight loss D. increased body fat
Where do most Americans look first for information on nutrition?
a. Doctors b. Family/friends c. TV d. Magazines