Heartburn is caused by ____

a. the gastroesophageal sphincter remaining too tightly closed
b. the gastroesophageal sphincter remaining a little open
c. the pyloric sphincter remaining too tightly closed
d. the pyloric sphincter remaining a little open
e. both the gastroesophageal and the pyloric sphincters remaining too tightly closed


B

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____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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