Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis ( 34 Questions)
Incorrect. Electrolytes are primarily absorbed in the small intestine, not the large intestine.
Correct. Gastroenteritis can lead to electrolyte imbalances, especially when there is excessive vomiting and diarrhea, as these processes result in the loss of important electrolytes.
Incorrect. Gastroenteritis can lead to electrolyte imbalances, so electrolyte levels may not remain stable in affected individuals.
Incorrect. Electrolytes play a crucial role in various physiological processes, and their imbalance is a significant aspect of the pathophysiology of gastroenteritis.
A) Incorrect. Electrolytes are primarily absorbed in the small intestine, not the large intestine.
B) Correct. Gastroenteritis can lead to electrolyte imbalances, especially when there is excessive vomiting and diarrhea, as these processes result in the loss of important electrolytes.
C) Incorrect. Gastroenteritis can lead to electrolyte imbalances, so electrolyte levels may not remain stable in affected individuals.
D) Incorrect. Electrolytes play a crucial role in various physiological processes, and their imbalance is a significant aspect of the pathophysiology of gastroenteritis.