Which Is Not One of the Mechanisms That Helps Prevent

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which is not one of the mechanisms that helps prevent damage to the esophageal epithelium?

• A) Competent lower esophageal sphincter
• B) Minimal to no saliva/mucous in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
• C) Effective movement of contents through the esophagus
• D) Secondary peristalsis sweeping refluxed material back into the stomach, which closes the lower esophageal sphincter.

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Definitions:

Generativity/Stagnation

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where adults strive to create or nurture things that will outlast them, versus a sense of inactivity and personal impoverishment.

Erikson

Known for outlining the eight stages of psychosocial development which track an individual's progression and conflicts from infancy to late adulthood.

Reflect

To think deeply or carefully about something, often involving careful consideration or meditation on past events or situations.

Erikson

Erik Erikson was a psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, emphasizing the impact of society and culture on personality development across eight stages.