What might occur if the sphincter denoted here doesn't close correctly, and some of the contents from the stomach enter into the esophagus?
a) Choking
b) Constipation
c) Heartburn
d) Peptic ulcers
Ans: c) Heartburn
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A. Cottage B. Farmer's C. Pot D. Yogurt
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A. high-birth-weight B. term C. post-mature D. low-birth-weight