Which of the following GI peptides relaxes smooth muscles of gut, blood, and genitourinary system; increases water and electrolyte secretion; and stimulates the release of hormones from pancreas, gut, and hypothalamus?
A. Gastrin
B. Cholecystokinin
C. Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide
D. Secretin
Question 2
A patient with suspected protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) would have which of the following laboratory results?
A. Decreased serum protein and albumin
B. No change in serum protein or albumin
C. Decreased serum protein and increased albumin
D. Elevated serum protein and albumin