Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the esophagus?
A) Typically it joins with the stomach at the T11 level.
B) GERD (gastroesophageal reflex disorder) is associated with pyrosis (heartburn).
C) Esophageal varices are associated with blockage of the inferior vena cava.
D) The esophagus is innervated by the vagal trunks and thoracic sympathetic splanchnic nerves.
E) Its abdominal part is typically supplied by the left gastric artery.
Ans: C
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