Digestive Course CE Credits - Cyto-Matrix

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This Digestive lecture series has been approved for 3.5 Category A credits with CONO.

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Eligibility: 6 out of 8 answers should be correct.

Which of the following statements is true?*
- MALDI-TOF is considered more sensitive for bacterial detection when compared to PCR
- The best test (most sensitive and specific) for H. Pylori is a stool test (vs breath and blood)
- Calprotectin is an unreliable test to differentiate IBS from IBD
- Lactulose breath test captures potential bacterial overgrowth in the distal small intestine, while glucose is considered more helpful for the proximal small intestine
Which of the following statements is false?*
- SIBO testing is examining hydrogen and methane gas production over the course of 3 hours, after drinking a carbohydrate solution.
- Zonulin testing via blood is an ineffective marker for measuring intestinal permeability.
- One of the key differences between the GI360 and the CSA is that the GI360 offers a dysbiosis index, whereas the CSA does not.
- IgG Food sensitivity testing can be offered via blood draw or dried blood sample.
Which bacterial species makes up approximately 5% of the total gut microbiome?*
- S. Aureus
- F. Prausnitzii
- F. Bacterium
- C. Difficile
Which of the following supports the Microbiota Hypothesis for Depression*
- Depressive symptoms can be transmitted following fecal microbiota transplantation (in animal studies)
- Gut microbiota disturbances (from antibiotics, chronic stress, poor diet) increase depression susceptibility
- Gut microbiota restoration (probiotics/psychobiotics, prebiotics, diet, FMT) may alleviate depression
- All of the above
Accessory digestive organs include which of the following?*
- Teeth, pharynx, and stomach
- Nerves, large intestine, and tongue
- Pancreas, gallbladder, salivary glands
- Esophagus, stomach, and anus
Functions of the digestive system include all of the following, except:*
- Temperature regulation
- Peristalsis
- Absorption
- Excretion
Which of the following statements is false*
- The mucus barrier also acts as a thriving biofilm to promote beneficial bacterial flora
- The biochemical barrier includes antimicrobial proteins (defensins) and intestinal alkaline phosphatase and lysozyme
- Tight junctions are found in the immunological barrier
- The microbial barrier provides nutrients and energy source to intestinal cells
Which of the following is NOT associated with increased intestinal permeability?*
- Whole food diet
- Use of NSAIDS
- Gluten
- Alcohol
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