Gastro-intestinal Physiology
Physiology · Topic 4
Source: NMC CBME Curriculum 2024 · Volume I · Physiology · Topic 4 · combined PDF page 152
Practice questions
- Which intestinal gases are particularly associated with gut microbial metabolism of carbohydrates?
- A patient reports gastrointestinal symptoms after meals, and a breath-gas assessment is being considered. Which factor is specifically important for reliable interpretation of gas measurements?
- Which statement best reflects the relationship between intestinal gases and gastrointestinal symptoms described in the review?
- A1 and A2 forms of bovine beta-casein differ in which way?
- Which peptide is reported to be released during digestion of A1-containing milk and to act as a mu-opioid receptor agonist?
- Which conclusion best matches the review's summary of systematic-review evidence comparing A2 and A1 beta-casein?
- Before bariatric surgery, which nutritional measure is recommended in the reviewed approach?
- A bariatric surgery program requires preoperative weight loss specifically to improve the amount of postoperative weight loss. Which statement is best supported by the reviewed evidence?
- Which statement most accurately characterizes the possible role of modest weight loss immediately before bariatric surgery?
- After bariatric surgery, which statement about nutritional deficits is supported by the review?
- A patient experiences dumping syndrome or reactive hypoglycaemia after bariatric surgery. Which broad management approach is highlighted in the review?
- Why is nutritional counselling recommended after bariatric surgery in the reviewed approach?
- An oral formulation is designed to release a drug in the colon. Which group contains physiological features specifically reviewed as possible bases for colon targeting?
- A colon-targeted oral drug system is being designed. Which design requirement is emphasized in addition to exploiting a colonic feature?
- A researcher proposes using a single oral delivery design for all drugs intended for the colon. Which conclusion best reflects the review?
- Which is described as the main gastrointestinal side effect of enteral nutrition in the reviewed article?
- During enteral feeding, tube malposition is followed by regurgitation and respiratory distress. Which mechanism best matches the complication described in the review?
- Which combination of practices is identified as potentially helping avoid complications during enteral feeding?