Question

Gastroparesis is a condition that causes a partial paralysis of the stomach. The stomach has reduced ability to contract to move food through the digestive system. Some common symptoms of gastroparesis are abdominal pain, nausea, and feeling full after eating a small amount of food. What would be the most likely cause of this condition?

A.
lack of pancreatic juices and bile
B.
lack of enzymes in the small intestine
C.
damage to the mucus lining of the stomach
D.
damage to nerves that control the stomach

Answer 1

D. Damage to nerves that control the stomach

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Correct answer: D). Damage to nerves that control the stomach

Gastroparesis is a medical condition in which the stomach is unable to empty its food. it is mainly caused due to damage caused to the vagus nerve, it is a nerve that regulates the digestive system.

Due to the damaged of vagus nerve the muscles of the stomach are not able to contract, which prevent the movement of food by the digestive system and results in gastroparesis.

The major cause of gastroparesis includes uncontrolled diabetes, multiple sclerosis, gastric surgery that cause injury to the vagus nerve and use of antidepressants etc.