Gastroenterology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the mode of inheritance of Wilson’s Disease?
A
Autosomal recessive
2
Q
What is the effect of smoking in Crohn’s disease?
A
Makes flares more likely
3
Q
What is the effect of smoking in Ulcerative colitis?
A
Makes flares less likely
4
Q
With which HLA is coeliac disease most associated?
A
HLA-DQ2
5
Q
Which area of the colon is most commonly affected in ischaemic colitis?
A
Splenic flexure (watershed area)
6
Q
To what extent does Primary Biliary Cirrhosis increase your risk of Hepatocellular carcinoma?
A
20x increased risk
7
Q
What is the function of amylase?
A
Breaks starch down to sugars
