A patient is 67 years old and has had a hiatal hernia for three years. In the last year, she has complained of worsening heartburn, especially at night. What are the characteristic symptoms of a hiatal hernia and which of these symptoms did the patient have?
What will be an ideal response?
Heartburn and regurgitation from gastroesophageal reflux are the most common clinical manifestations of hiatal hernia. This patient complained of heartburn.
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A) contract; contract B) relax; contract C) relax; relax D) contract; relax
In the process of diffusion, net movement of substances is always from a region
A. of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration. B. outside the cell to a region inside the cell. C. inside the cell to a region outside the cell. D. of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration. E. None of the choices are correct.
The glenohumeral joint exhibits
A. a low level of stability but a wide range of motion. B. a high degree of stability and a wide range of motion. C. a high degree of stability but a narrow range of motion. D. a low level of stability and a narrow range of motion.
Which of the following is not found on the scapula?
A. Deltoid tuberosity B. Spine C. Medial border D. Coracoid process E. Acromion process