Heartburn Occurs When

question 46

Multiple Choice

Heartburn occurs when

• A) the heart responds painfully to chemical changes due to diet.
• B) bacteria cause the stomach lining to ulcerate.
• C) the glottis fails to prevent food from entering the trachea.
• D) some of the stomach contents escape back into the lower esophagus.
• E) the bile duct is blocked.

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