A 40-year-old man of average height who weighs 210 pounds complains of pain behind the sternum which he describes as "heartburn." The pain is especially acute after eating spicy foods. What is a likely cause of his symptoms?
A. Cirrhosis
B. Crohn disease
C. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
D. Constipation
E. Diverticulitis
C. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
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a. true b. false
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A. English B. Japanese C. German D. Latin
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A) Versatility B) Tolerance C) Specificity D) Allergy E) Hypersensitivity
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