The most common trigger of esophagitis is a _____, a backward flow of the acid contents of the stomach

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: reflux

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_____ are leukocytes that provide immunological defenses against many infectious organisms.?

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Altered bacteria cause infections that can be virulent, difficult to treat, and deadly.

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

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