The Nissen fundoplication for treatment of refractory GERD involves taking the fundus of the _______________ and wrapping it around the lower esophagus.

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


stomach

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Postgastrectomy diets are limited in:

a. fat. b. simple sugars. c. protein. d. complex carbohydrates.

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The only simple sugar that the body can use to form energy is:

1.fructose. 2.sucrose. 3.maltose. 4.glucose.

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Which protein serves as a chemical messenger?

A. hemoglobin B. actin C. myosin D. insulin

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