Which of the Following Conditions Is Not a Potential Cause

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions is not a potential cause of bacterial overgrowth?

• A)atrophic gastritis
• B)use of acid-suppressing medications
• C)lactose intolerance
• D)certain gastrectomy procedures

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Definitions:

Blood Type

The classification of human blood based on the presence or absence of antibodies and inherited antigenic substances.

Agglutination

The clumping of red blood cells following a blood transfusion.

Blood Transfusion

The process of transferring blood or blood products into one's circulation intravenously.

Erythroblastosis Fetalis

A potentially life-threatening blood disorder in newborns caused by incompatibility between the blood types of a mother and her baby, leading to the destruction of the baby's red blood cells.