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Gastrointestinal
Question | Answer |
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A condition caused by excessive hydrochloric acid backing up into the lower esophagus | Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) |
Initiates the process of defecation when the rectal wall is stretched due to the presence of feces | Defecation reflex |
Primary mechanism of action of anticholinergic medications used to treat diarrhea | Slowing down bowel movements |
Common mechanisms of action of antidiarrheal medications | Adsorbents, antimotility agents, probiotics |
Used to treat motion sickness or nausea and vomiting associated with surgical recovery from anesthesia and/or opiate analgesia | Anticholinergics |
Neutralizes stomach acid | Anti-ulcer medications |
Primary role of parietal cells in the stomach | Secreting hydrochloric acid (HCl) |
The part of the gastrointestinal system that is responsible for absorbing water and transforming waste into stool | Large intestine |
Mediates the defecation reflex | Parasympathetic nervous system |
Mechanism of action of dopamine antagonists in controlling nausea and vomiting | Blocking dopamine in the Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone (CTZ) |