A Disorder Related to the Functioning of the Stomach and Intestines

question 9

Multiple Choice

A disorder related to the functioning of the stomach and intestines is treated by a(n) ____.

• A) gerontologist
• B) allergist
• C) gastroenterologist
• D) cardiologist
• E) neurologist

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Definitions:

Electroencephalography

A procedure that records the electrical activity of the brain as a tracing called an electroencephalogram, or EEG, on a strip of graph paper.

Electrical Activity

The movement of electrical charges or signals through a given medium, foundational for the functioning of the nervous system and the heart.

Brain

The complex organ located in the head responsible for controlling thoughts, memory, emotions, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates our body.

Gastroesophageal Reflux

A digestive disorder where stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining, often referred to as GERD.