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GI by AI Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most common gastrointestinal disease?

A

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

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2
Q

True or False: Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune disorder.

A

True

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3
Q

What is the main symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

A

Heartburn

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4
Q

Fill in the blank: Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the ingestion of _______.

A

Gluten

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5
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Which gastrointestinal disease is characterized by inflammation of the colon?

A

Ulcerative colitis

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6
Q

What is the primary treatment for peptic ulcers caused by H. pylori infection?

A

Antibiotics

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7
Q

True or False: Diverticulitis is caused by the formation of small pouches in the lining of the colon.

A

True

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8
Q

What is the main symptom of lactose intolerance?

A

Bloating and diarrhea

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9
Q

Which gastrointestinal disease is associated with chronic inflammation of the pancreas?

A

Pancreatitis

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10
Q

Fill in the blank: Hepatitis is inflammation of the _______.

A

Liver

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11
Q

True or False: Gastrointestinal bleeding can be a symptom of colorectal cancer.

A

True

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12
Q

What is the main cause of gastroenteritis?

A

Viral or bacterial infection

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13
Q

Which gastrointestinal disease is characterized by the formation of painful ulcers in the lining of the stomach?

A

Gastric ulcers

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14
Q

Fill in the blank: The main risk factor for developing gallstones is a high _______ diet.

A

Fat

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15
Q

True or False: Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the rectum or anus.

A

True

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16
Q

What is the main symptom of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

A

Abdominal pain and diarrhea

17
Q

Which gastrointestinal disease is caused by infection with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae?

A

Cholera

18
Q

Fill in the blank: Gastrointestinal diseases can be diagnosed through _______ and imaging tests.

A

Endoscopy

19
Q

True or False: Gastrointestinal diseases are more common in developed countries.

A

True

20
Q

What is the main cause of peptic ulcers not related to H. pylori infection?

A

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

21
Q

Which gastrointestinal disease is characterized by chronic inflammation of the small intestine?

A

Crohn’s disease

22
Q

Fill in the blank: The main symptom of appendicitis is _______ in the lower right abdomen.

A

Pain

23
Q

True or False: Gastrointestinal diseases can be genetic in nature.

A

True

24
Q

What is the main symptom of a gastrointestinal obstruction?

A

Abdominal pain and bloating

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