Pathophysiology

Question 1

Pathophysiology if duodenal ulcer

Answer 1

Increased gastric acid secretion and decreased bicarbonate secretion

Question 2

Pathophysiology of uremic syndrome

Answer 2

1. Accumulation of toxins normally excreted by the kidney
2. Disruption in fluid and electrolyte homeostasis and hormone regulation
3. Systemic inflammation and vascular and nutritional consequences