PORTAGE LEARNING
1. What type of gastric acid is released by the parietal cells?
Ans> Hydrochloric acid
2. Name the cells responsible for the release of Hydrochloric
acid in the stomach?
Ans> Parietal cells
3. Select the substance below that is a major stimulator for the
release of gastric juices.
-Acetylcholine
-HCl
-Substance P
-Serotonin
Ans> Acetylcholine
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, 4. Describe the role of gastrin in the release of gastric acid.
Ans> -It binds to target receptors, stimulating histamine and HCl
release.
-Histamine and H2 receptors bind together on parietal cells.
-More Hcl or gastric acid released.
5. Describe the role of acetylcholine in the release of gastric acid.
Ans> ACh binds to receptors, promotion of gastric acid release
6. Name the type of bacteria that is the primary cause of peptic ulcers
Ans> H. Pylori
7. A patient has been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer not caused by
bacteria. Select the drug below least likely to haṿe played a part in
causing this cancer.
-Ibuprofen
-Aspirin
-Amoxicillin
-Naproxen
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