A Hiatal Hernia That Disrupts the Functional Relationship Between the Smooth

question 30

Multiple Choice

A hiatal hernia that disrupts the functional relationship between the smooth muscle in the esophagus and that in the stomach would be most likely to increase the frequency of

• A) gastric reflux.
• B) premature entry of food into the duodenum.
• C) excess secretion of pepsinogen.
• D) increased stomach pH.
• E) retention of food in the stomach.

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