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Pathophysiology: Vagal Stimulation

Vagal stimulation causes hypersecretion of acid and rapid emptying of food from the stomach, reducing the buffering effect of food. This results in a large acid load in the duodenum, which can lead to ulceration of the duodenum.

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Pathophysiology: Vagal Stimulation

Vagal stimulation causes hypersecretion of acid and rapid emptying of food from the stomach, reducing the buffering effect of food. This results in a large acid load in the duodenum, which can lead to ulceration of the duodenum.

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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Vagal Stimulation

Hypersecretion of acid and rapid emptying of food


from the stomach

Reduces the buffering effect of food

Results to large acid load in the


duodenum

Ulceration of duodenum

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