GI by AI Flashcards
What is the most common gastrointestinal disease?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
True or False: Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune disorder.
True
What is the main symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Heartburn
Fill in the blank: Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the ingestion of _______.
Gluten
Which gastrointestinal disease is characterized by inflammation of the colon?
Ulcerative colitis
What is the primary treatment for peptic ulcers caused by H. pylori infection?
Antibiotics
True or False: Diverticulitis is caused by the formation of small pouches in the lining of the colon.
True
What is the main symptom of lactose intolerance?
Bloating and diarrhea
Which gastrointestinal disease is associated with chronic inflammation of the pancreas?
Pancreatitis
Fill in the blank: Hepatitis is inflammation of the _______.
Liver
True or False: Gastrointestinal bleeding can be a symptom of colorectal cancer.
True
What is the main cause of gastroenteritis?
Viral or bacterial infection
Which gastrointestinal disease is characterized by the formation of painful ulcers in the lining of the stomach?
Gastric ulcers
Fill in the blank: The main risk factor for developing gallstones is a high _______ diet.
Fat
True or False: Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the rectum or anus.
True
What is the main symptom of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
Abdominal pain and diarrhea
Which gastrointestinal disease is caused by infection with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae?
Cholera
Fill in the blank: Gastrointestinal diseases can be diagnosed through _______ and imaging tests.
Endoscopy
True or False: Gastrointestinal diseases are more common in developed countries.
True
What is the main cause of peptic ulcers not related to H. pylori infection?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Which gastrointestinal disease is characterized by chronic inflammation of the small intestine?
Crohn’s disease
Fill in the blank: The main symptom of appendicitis is _______ in the lower right abdomen.
Pain
True or False: Gastrointestinal diseases can be genetic in nature.
True
What is the main symptom of a gastrointestinal obstruction?
Abdominal pain and bloating
