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Q · Digestive Systemmedium · 45s
Zollinger–Ellison syndrome is characterized by:
TopicDigestive System
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Gastrinomas cause elevated gastrin levels, leading to hypersecretion of gastric acid, recurrent peptic ulcers, and diarrhea due to acid inactivation of pancreatic enzymes and damage to intestinal mucosa.
Final Answer: Option B - Excess gastric acid secretion due to gastrin-secreting tumors (gastrinomas)