« previous next »

Author Question: In _______________, which is caused by the weakening of the gastroesophageal sphincter, gastric ... (Read 10 times)

berenicecastro

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 581
on: Aug 20, 2018
In _______________, which is caused by the weakening of the gastroesophageal sphincter, gastric juices reflux into the esophagus and irritate the mucosal lining.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

What process occurs when body size increases as a result of an increase in the number and/or size of cells?
 a. Development
  b. Growth
  c. Maturation
  d. Aging


kingdude89

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD

Answer to Question 2

b


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

People with alcoholism are at a much greater risk of malnutrition than are other people and usually exhibit low levels of most vitamins (especially folic acid). This is because alcohol often takes the place of 50% of their daily intake of calories, with little nutritional value contained in it.

Did you know?

In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.

Did you know?

Malaria was not eliminated in the United States until 1951. The term eliminated means that no new cases arise in a country for 3 years.

Did you know?

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).

Cellular movements caused by the actions of flagella and cilia Cellular movements caused by the actions of flagella and cilia
Intussusception. The condition is caused by an infolding of the small intestine, which often causes Intussusception. The condition is caused by an infolding of the small intestine, which often causes
Damage to Field CA1 Caused by Anoxia Damage to Field CA1 Caused by Anoxia
The stomach lining: gastric glands and the secretion of hydrochloric acid. The stomach lining: gastric glands and the secretion of hydrochloric acid.
Chronic disease is caused by a mixture of genetic and environmental influences Chronic disease is caused by a mixture of genetic and environmental influences
The Zones of Injury Commonly Caused by a Thermal Burn The Zones of Injury Commonly Caused by a Thermal Burn
Video: How does an animal choose what food to eat?

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library