How Does an Intestinal Obstruction at the Pylorus or High

question 19

Multiple Choice

How does an intestinal obstruction at the pylorus or high in the small intestine cause metabolic alkalosis?

• A) By the gain of bicarbonate from pancreatic secretions that cannot be absorbed
• B) By an excessive loss of hydrogen ions normally absorbed from gastric juice
• C) By an excessive loss of potassium promoting atony of the intestinal wall
• D) By the loss of bile acid secretions that cannot be absorbed

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Definitions:

Utricle

A part of the inner ear involved in sensing linear accelerations and head-tilts in the horizontal plane, contributing to balance and spatial orientation.

Semicircular Canals

Structures in the inner ear that are part of the vestibular system, helping to control balance and spatial orientation by detecting rotational movements.

Maculae

Specialized structures in the vestibular system of the inner ear, involved in sensing linear acceleration and gravity.

Static Equilibrium

The condition in which a physical system is at rest or its center of mass moves at a constant velocity, showing no net change in motion.