Achalasia Is Associated with Which of the Following at Rest

question 1

Multiple Choice

Achalasia is associated with which of the following at rest and during swallowing?

• A)Higher than normal pressure at lower esophageal sphincter
• B)Lower than normal pressure at lower esophageal sphincter
• C)Higher than normal pressure at upper esophageal sphincter
• D)Lower than normal pressure at upper esophageal sphincter

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Marginal Cost

The increase in cost when producing one additional unit of a good or service.

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