Asked by Mikey Vancouver on May 30, 2024
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An older patient has been diagnosed with pernicious anemia. This disorder could be r/t what condition?
A) Increased gastric acid secretion
B) Decreased gastric acid secretion
C) Delayed gastrointestinal emptying time
D) Increased gastrointestinal emptying time
Pernicious Anemia
A type of anemia caused by the body’s inability to absorb vitamin B12, leading to a reduction in red blood cell production.
Gastric Acid Secretion
The production of hydrochloric acid by the stomach's parietal cells, essential for digestion and protection against pathogens.
Gastrointestinal Emptying
The process through which the stomach and intestines move consumed food and liquids through the digestive system to eventually be excreted.
- Fathom the importance of distinct abdominal signs associated with ailments of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Ayesha ShoukatMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Gastric acid secretion decreases with aging and may cause pernicious anemia (because it interferes with vitamin B12 absorption), iron deficiency anemia, and malabsorption of calcium.
Learning Objectives
- Fathom the importance of distinct abdominal signs associated with ailments of the gastrointestinal tract.