MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GASTROINTESTINAL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
stomach storage capacity
A
0, 8 a 1, 5 l
B
2 L
C
0, 5 a 1 L
D
800 ml
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As an adult, your stomach has a capacity of about 2.5 ounces when empty and relaxed. It can expand to hold about 1 quart of food.

Detailed explanation-2: -The maximum stomach volume in adults is between 2 and 4 litres.

Detailed explanation-3: -Normally, your stomach can hold about one or one-and-a-half liters, Vreeman says–this is the point you may reach if you overdo it tomorrow, when you feel full to the point of nausea.

Detailed explanation-4: -The stomach is approximately 50 ml in volume when empty, and can expand to up to 4 litres following a particularly heavy meal.

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