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BIOD331 / BIOD 331 Module 7 ( Update 2025 / 2026) Pathophysiology Questions & Answers - Portage Learning
Question:
Constipation and a low fiber diet are a major risk factor for developing what disease? (short answer)
Answer:
Diverticulosis
Question:
What reversible inflammatory condition is commonly brought on by gallstones or alcohol abuse? (short answer)
Answer:
acute pancreatitis
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Question:
Clinical manifestations of cirrhosis include each of the following EXCEPT:
- Hemorrhoids
- Asterixis
- Esophageal varices
- Thrombocytosis
- Ascites
Answer:
Thrombocytosis
Question:
Each of the following are characteristics of ulcerative colitis EXCEPT:
- Extraintestinal manifestations
- Confluent inflammation
- Fistulas and perianal abscesses
- Increased risk of malignancy
- Affects primarily rectum and left colon
Answer:
fistulas and perianal abscesses (more common in Crohn's)
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Question:
The ______ controls the rate of stomach contents into the small intestine.
Answer:
pyloric sphincter
Question:
_____ is the process of moving nutrients and other materials from the external environment of the GI tract into the internal environment.
Answer:
absorption
Question:
True/False:
A unique feature of the liver is that is has a dual blood supply.
Answer:
TRUE
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