In a child born with esophageal atresia, food cannot enter the:
a. throat
b. duodenum
c. stomach
d. esophagus
c
Explanation:
a. throat: esophageal atresia does not allow food to enter the stomach, but food is able to enter the throat
b. duodenum: esophageal atresia does not allow food to enter the stomach, but food is able to enter the duodenum
c. stomach: correct
d. esophagus: esophageal atresia does not allow food to enter the stomach, but food is able to enter the esophagus
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