131.Which of the following nutrients is most associated with increased production of intestinal gas?

a.iron

b.fats

c.proteins

d.carbohydrates

132.Which of the following has been associated with heartburn?

a.eating too slowly

b.drinking too little

c.overeating

d.eating acidic foods, such as oranges

133.Jim went for his annual medical check-up and was diagnosed with heartburn. Which of the following actions is most likely causing Jim’s condition?

a.inhibition of peristalsis

b.overactive cardiac sphincter activity

c.overactive pyloric sphincter activity

d.defective lower esophageal sphincter activity

134.People who have frequent, regular bouts of heartburn and indigestion have a medical condition known as which of the following?

a.colitis

b.watery stools

c.lymphatic malabsorption

d.gastroesophageal reflux

135.Antacids were originally developed to treat which of the following conditions?

a.excessive gas

b.acid indigestion

c.excessive belching

d.active ulcers in the stomach

136.Untreated gastroesophageal reflux increases the risk for the more serious condition known as which of the following?

a.Graves’ disease

b.Sinclair’s gastrum

c.Barrett’s esophagus

d.Zollinger-Ellison cancer

137.Peptic ulcers commonly reside in which organ(s)?

a.stomach only

b.esophagus only

c.stomach or duodenum only

d.esophagus or  duodenum only

138.A person with chronic GI bleeding is at risk for deficiency of which of the following substances?

a.HCl

b.iron

c.bile

d.protein

139.Which of the following food components are poorly tolerated by those with stomach ulcers?

a.fibre

b.caffeine.

c.simple sugars

d.protein

140.The primary treatment for ulcer caused by the presence of H. pylori is which of the following?

a.fibre

b.surgery

c.antacids

d.antibiotics