What Is the Cause of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease?

• A) Excessive production of hydrochloric acid
• B) Zone of low pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter
• C) Presence of Helicobacter pylori in the esophagus
• D) Reverse muscular peristalsis of the esophagus

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Definitions:

Klüver-Bucy Syndrome

A neurological disorder characterized by dramatic changes in social and emotional behavior, often resulting from bilateral temporal lobe damage.

Surgical Procedure

A medical intervention involving manual and instrumental techniques to treat injuries, diseases, or physiological disorders.