What digestive system disorder is characterized by chronic gastric reflux?

A. Food poisoning
B. GERD
C. Peptic ulcers
D. Heartburn


Answer: B

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

A person is scheduled for surgery to remove a goiter. What will need to be done afterwards to ensure thyroid function?

A) Take thyroid hormone replacements daily B) Observe for signs of type 2 diabetes C) Limit thyroid hormone replacements D) Restrict fluid intake because of the risk of fluid retention

Anatomy & Physiology

Veins that return blood directly to the heart include the

A. brachiocephalic vein. B. superior vena cava. C. portal vein. D. azygos vein. E. pulmonary arteries.

Anatomy & Physiology

The skin cancer most likely to metastasize is cancer of the melanocytes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anatomy & Physiology

The primary motor cortex is located in which cerebral structure?

a. precentral gyrus b. postcentral gyrus c. motor speech area d. prefrontal cortex

Anatomy & Physiology