Alterations of Digestive Function

Question 1

What type of cells are responsible for Esophagus Cancer?

Answer 1

Squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma

Question 2

What type of cells are responsible for Stomach Cancer?

Answer 2

Adenocarcinoma associated with H. Pylori

Question 3

What type of cells are responsible for Colorectal Cancer?

Answer 3

Adenocarcinoma resulting from polyps

Question 4

What is pancreatitis?

Answer 4

Acute or chronic inflammation of pancreas; develops because of the excess release of pancreatic enzymes secondary to the obstruction of the pancreatic duct