A painful sensation in the chest that results from gastric juices seeping back up into the
esophagus is called
A) celiac disease. B) gastroesophageal reflux (GER).
C) peptic ulcer. D) irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
B
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A) molecular form of iron B) environmental temperature C) iron status of the individual D) diet composition
After reading the physician's history and physical, identify any signs or symptoms that are most likely a consequence of Mr. McKinley's morbid obesity
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following frozen desserts feels harder and colder on the tongue than regular ice cream?
a. low-fat ice cream b. sherbet c. water ice d. frozen desserts prepared with monosaccharides e. all of the above answers are correct f. none of the above answers is correct
Which of the following CORRECTLY matches the digestive disorder with its description and/or cause?
a. acid reflux—the pyloric sphincter relaxes and allows gastric acid into the esophagus b. inflammatory bowel disease—may cause open wounds (ulcers) to develop in the GI tract c. diverticular disease—swollen and inflamed veins in the anus and lower rectum d. hemorrhoids—the formation of pouches in the lining of the GI tract