A recurrent and serious form of heartburn is called
A. atrophic gastritis.
B. eosinophilic esophagitis.
C. gastroesophageal reflux disease.
D. pernicious anemia.
Answer: C
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Sean is a college senior who has a family history of digestive disorders including heartburn, ulcers, and lactose intolerance. Throughout his college career Sean has experienced symptoms related to these disorders, but has not been medically treated for any digestive disorder. Today is Sean's 22nd birthday and his friends have decided to take him out for a few drinks. At the restaurant Sean and
his friends are surprised when the waitress brings them a large chocolate brownie with creamy milk chocolate frosting to help them celebrate Sean's birthday. They all enjoy the dessert and drinks, especially Sean, who ends up eating the majority of the brownie and drinks three alcoholic beverages. A few hours later Sean is feeling bloated, and has abdominal cramps. He is also experiencing a burning sensation in his chest. During Sean's birthday celebration his body likely absorbed what substance first? A) Sugar B) Lactose C) Alcohol D) Fat
Diglycerides are the most common type of fat found in foods and body fat stores
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The purpose of food recovery programs is to: a. collect canned goods from homes to donate to individuals who need food. b. collect wholesome surplus food for distribution to needy individuals
c. provide foods to federal food assistance programs. d. provide job opportunities for individuals needing employment. e. collect leftover produce to sell at homeless shelters.
Which of the following substances in the human body has the lowest pH?
a. Saliva b. Bile c. Pancreatic secretions d. Gastric secretions