A 37-year-old man comes to the physician because of progressive heartburn over the past 6 months. The symptoms are most severe after eating large or spicy meals and are partially relieved with antacid therapy. An endoscopic biopsy specimen of the lower esophagus shows esophagitis. The most likely cause of the esophageal changes is a substance secreted by which of the following cell types?
A) Chief cells B) G (gastrin) cells C) Goblet cells D) Mucous cells E) Parietal cells
LG Forum Newbie
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07/24/08 - 11:04 AM
#2
E i think
cooolguy Forum Newbie
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07/24/08 - 11:20 AM
#3
Im not sure but I think they are looking for somethign to do with acid and parietal cells secrete HCl so I will have to go with E.
cooolguy Forum Newbie
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07/24/08 - 11:20 AM
#4
btw no goblet cells in stomach!
match2010 Forum Senior
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07/24/08 - 11:33 AM
#5
well its glandular cells but as its not an option ..so i dont know
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Karime Forum Senior
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08/19/08 - 10:50 PM
#6
"E"...'cos asks about the cause.....and it's because of the acid
