Heartburn Is Caused by the ____

question 43

Multiple Choice

Heartburn is caused by the ____.

• A) gastroesophageal sphincter remaining too tightly closed
• B) gastroesophageal sphincter remaining a bit open
• C) pyloric sphincter remaining too tightly closed
• D) pyloric sphincter remaining a bit open
• E) the gastroesophageal and the pyloric sphincters remaining too tightly closed

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