Susan has recently been diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. If surgery is recommended for Susan, what is the primary desired outcome?
a. To decrease gastric acid production b. To increase gastric acid production
c. To reduce inflammation d. To control gastric bleeding
a
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Which of the following statements about lactose maldigestion is false?
A) Lactose maldigestion is due to low production of the lactase enzyme. B) Lactose maldigestion occurs most often in adults. C) Lactose maldigestion is a genetically determined disorder D) Lactose maldigestion should be treated by eliminating milk and other dairy products from the diet.
Eicosanoids are best described as:?
A) essential fatty acids. B) a high biological value protein source. C) a complementary protein source. D) soluble fibers. E) hormone-like compounds.
Which of the following is NOT a destination for cholesterol?
a. Synthesized into bile b. Excreted in the feces c. Accumulates on walls of veins d. Accumulates on walls of arteries
A deficiency of magnesium may lead to hypocalcemia due to ____.?
A) ?a reduction in PTH levels B) ?inhibition of calcium absorption C) ?stimulation of calcium release from cells D) ?an increase in PTH levels