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Dispepsia and Acid Secretion
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- 1Dispepsia symptomsRange of symptoms- abdominal pain, heartburn, nausia
- 2Functional DispepsiaWhere there's no physical cause
- 3GastritisInflammation of the stomach lining
- 4Peptic UlcersIn stomach/on duodenum where acid has eaten through
- 5MalignancyRare but possible cause of dispepsia
- 6Mucus Neck CellsFound in 'stomach pits' and secrete mucus for acid protection
- 7Mucus on Stomach LiningWorks by neutralizing acid
- 8Gastro-Parietal CellProduce stomach acid using a proton/potassium pump
- 9H+/K+ Pump ActivationBy H2 receptors through 3,5-cAMP
- 10Enterochromaffin CellsProduce the histamine that stimulates the H2 receptor
- 11Inhibiting Acid ProductionAnti-histaminics or proton pump inhibitors (more effective)
- 12Risk factors for peptic ulcersProlonged NSAID use or Helicobacter Pylori bacteria
- 13Helicobacter PyloriCauses inflammation by penetrating mucus barrier and depleting it
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- Year 2 Flashcards on Dispepsia and Acid Secretion, created by gina_evans0312 on 06/02/2014.
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