Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease ( 30 Questions)
Incorrect. Weakening of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not lead to a significant decrease in stomach acid production.
Correct. When the LES weakens, it allows stomach contents, including acid, to flow back into the esophagus, resulting in the characteristic symptoms of GERD.
Incorrect. Weakening of the LES is not associated with an overproduction of digestive enzymes in the stomach.
Incorrect. The diaphragm muscle is not directly involved in the weakening of the LES in GERD. It is primarily related to the relaxation of the LES.
A) Incorrect. Weakening of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not lead to a significant decrease in stomach acid production.
B) Correct. When the LES weakens, it allows stomach contents, including acid, to flow back into the esophagus, resulting in the characteristic symptoms of GERD.
C) Incorrect. Weakening of the LES is not associated with an overproduction of digestive enzymes in the stomach.
D) Incorrect. The diaphragm muscle is not directly involved in the weakening of the LES in GERD. It is primarily related to the relaxation of the LES.