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1
Q

What three foods are known to cause LES relaxation and subsequent worsening of GERD?

A

Chocolate
Peppermint
Fat

2
Q

_________ has been known to worsen GERD because of stimulation of gastric acidity.

A

Coffee

3
Q

The squamocolumnar transition line should be no higher than _____ cm above the gastric fold.

A

1

4
Q

Fovea is another term for _____________.

A

gastric pit

5
Q

What does sessile mean?

A

(adj.) flat

6
Q

The characteristic presentation of adenocarcinoma is ________________.

A

ulceration with heaped-up edges and a non-purulent base

7
Q

______________ (a neoplasm) is seen more often in the proximal esophagus.

A

Squamous cell carcinoma

8
Q

Melena suggests a bleed proximal to the _____________.

A

ligament of Treitz (at the duodenojejunal junction)f

9
Q

The duodenum secretes protective, bicarb-rich mucus in response to acid. What hormone mediates this response?

A

Secretin

10
Q

Stool testing for H. pylori tests ___________, whereas serum testing tests for the _____________.

A

the antigen; antibody (IgG)

11
Q

Chief cells are more ___________ on histologic examination than parietal cells.

A

purple

12
Q

Define exophytic.

A

(adj.) sticking out

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