Which of the Following Is the Usual Cause of Heartburn

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the usual cause of heartburn?

• A)backflow of chyme from the stomach into the esophagus
• B)retention of food at the bottom of the esophagus by a sphincter that is reluctant to open
• C)irritation of the lower esophagus by substances in spicy food
• D)compression of the lower esophagus by an overfilled stomach

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