Acidic Chyme Splashes into the Esophagus, Causing a Burning Pain

question 19

Multiple Choice

Acidic chyme splashes into the esophagus, causing a burning pain commonly called heartburn or acid indigestion. This happens when ____.

• A)excess gastrin is present in the blood
• B)a sphincter does not close properly
• C)the stomach is full
• D)the chyme is too acidic
• E)cells lining the esophagus release acid

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