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Which cells secrete HCl (hydrochloric acid) in the stomach to help with digestion? ~~> parietal cells esophageal disorders ~~> -GERD -Hiatal hernia inflammatory disorders of the stomach ~~> -gastritis -acute gastroenteritis -PUD dysphagia ~~> difficulty swallowing that b...

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Nur 228 Upper Gastrointestinal Questions
& 100% Correct Answers
Which cells secrete HCl (hydrochloric acid) in the stomach to help with

digestion?

✓ ~~> parietal cells




esophageal disorders

✓ ~~> -GERD

-Hiatal hernia




inflammatory disorders of the stomach

✓ ~~> -gastritis

-acute gastroenteritis

-PUD




dysphagia

✓ ~~> difficulty swallowing that begins with solids and progresses to

liquids




mechanical obstruction



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✓ ~~> -stenosis or stricture

-diverticula

-tumor




neuromuscular dysfunction

✓ ~~> -CVA

-achalasia




achalasia

✓ ~~> lower esophageal sphincter doesn't open properly




gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

✓ ~~> backflow from the stomach into the esophagus

-occurs via the lower esophageal sphincter

-highly acidic material




what can GERD result in?

✓ ~~> -inflammation

-pain

-complications: ulceration, scarring, strictures, Barrett esophagus




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etiology of GERD

✓ ~~> anything that alters closure strength of LES or incerases abdominal

pressure




examples of anything that alters closure strength of LES or increases

abdominal pressure

✓ ~~> -fatty foods

-caffeine

-large amounts of alcohol

-cigarette smoking

-sleeping position

-obesity

-pregnancy

-pharmacologic agents




clinical manifestations of GERD

✓ ~~> -heartburn

-dyspepsia

-regurgitation




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