Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease ( 30 Questions)
Incorrect. Increased production of digestive enzymes is not a primary factor in weakening the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) in GERD.
Correct. In GERD, the relaxation of the diaphragm muscle can contribute to the weakening of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), allowing stomach acid to reflux into the esophagus.
Incorrect. Enhanced contraction of the LES is not a contributing factor to GERD. It is actually the weakening or relaxation of the LES that leads to GERD.
Incorrect. Elevated levels of bile in the stomach are not a primary factor in weakening the LES in GERD.
A) Incorrect. Increased production of digestive enzymes is not a primary factor in weakening the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) in GERD.
B) Correct. In GERD, the relaxation of the diaphragm muscle can contribute to the weakening of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), allowing stomach acid to reflux into the esophagus.
C) Incorrect. Enhanced contraction of the LES is not a contributing factor to GERD. It is actually the weakening or relaxation of the LES that leads to GERD.
D) Incorrect. Elevated levels of bile in the stomach are not a primary factor in weakening the LES in GERD.