What Is the Definition of Dysphagia

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Multiple Choice

What is the definition of dysphagia?

• A) A herniation of the gastric mucosa through a segment of weakened muscle
• B) Recurrent reflux of chyme into the esophagus
• C) Absence of a connection of the esophagus to the stomach
• D) Difficulty in swallowing

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Definitions:

Photoautotrophs

Organisms that perform photosynthesis to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water using sunlight.

Photosystem I

A component of the photosynthetic system found in the chloroplasts of plants and algae that captures light energy and converts it into chemical energy during the process of photosynthesis.

Chlorophyll

A green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants, algae, and some bacteria, crucial for photosynthesis as it absorbs light energy to produce sugar.

Absorption Peak

The wavelength or region of the electromagnetic spectrum where a substance absorbs the most light, often used in spectroscopy for identification.