Author Question: Contributing factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are increased intra-abdominal ... (Read 23 times)

swpotter12 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Contributing factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are increased intra-abdominal pressure and decreased esophageal motility. What are the symptoms of GERD? Select all that apply.

A) Pain that increases when you stand up
B) Heartburn
C) Pain that decreases when you bend over
D) Indigestion
E) Regurgitation

Question 2

Cholecystitis is caused by

a. blockage of the bile duct by gallstones, bacterial infection, or ischemia.
b. concentration of bile in the gallbladder that favors formation of gallstones.
c. failure of the gallbladder to contract and release bile into the small intestine.
d. intake of excessive amounts of cholesterol and fat combined with bacterial infection.

amanda_14 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, D, E
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The most common complaints are for indigestion, heartburn, and regurgitation, especially after eating a large meal.

Answer to Question 2

A
Cholecystitis occurs when gallstones block the cystic duct or as the result of stasis, bacterial in-fection, or ischemia of the gallbladder. Concentration of bile in the gallbladder causes choleli-thiasis, or formation of gallstones. Failure of the gallbladder to contract and release bile may lead to gallstone formation; this may be caused by very low fat intake or dieting. Intake of excessive amounts of cholesterol and fat and bacterial infection are not associated with gallbladder disease.