The Purpose of a Vagotomy Is To

question 4

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a vagotomy is to:

• A)stimulate the stomach to produce more acid.
• B)increase cholinergic stimulation of the stomach.
• C)eliminate the cholinergic stimulation of the stomach.
• D)stimulate enzyme production.

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Definitions:

Hyphae

The long, branching filamentous structures of a fungus, which form the mycelium that is considered the vegetative part of the fungus.

Zygospore-Forming

Refers to a mode of sexual reproduction in some fungi where a zygospore, a thick-walled spore, is formed by the fusion of two haploid cells.

Bread Mold

A type of fungus that grows and feeds on bread, belonging to the Rhizopus species.

Water Mold

A class of microorganisms that are similar to fungi, thriving in wet environments and causing diseases in plants and animals.