When the Wall of the Stomach Fails to Protect Itself

question 36

Multiple Choice

When the wall of the stomach fails to protect itself from erosion by gastric juice, the result is ________.

• A)heartburn
• B)obesity
• C)gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• D)a gastric ulcer

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