GENERAL HISTOLOGY

OESOPHAGUS STOMACH

ESOPHAGUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During condition of gastric ulcer we should avoid caffeine drinks due to
A
Increase secretion of gastric acid
B
Decrease secretion of gastric acid
C
Increase tone of pyloric sphincter
D
Decrease tone of pyloric sphincter
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Caffeine, generally known as a stimulant of gastric acid secretion (GAS), is a bitter-tasting compound that activates several taste type 2 bitter receptors (TAS2Rs).

Detailed explanation-2: -To minimize symptoms, individuals with ulcer disease should avoid or limit both coffee and alcohol.

Detailed explanation-3: -Caffeine induces gastric acid secretion via bitter taste signaling in gastric parietal cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -The action of coffee on stomach acid secretion has raised the issue of a possible increase in dyspepsia (poor digestion, discomfort, nausea, heartburns, eructation, and flatulence), or esophageal burns, gastritis or ulcers, and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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