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Gastric Juice Can Back Up Form the Stomach into the Esophagus

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Gastric juice can back up form the stomach into the esophagus and cause heartburn. What sphincter, weakened by a hiatal hernia, can contributes this condition?


Definitions:

Endocrine Glands

Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various body functions.

Duct

A tube or passageway in a building or machine for conveying air, liquid, cables, etc., or in the body for conveying blood, lymph, or other fluids.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate physiological and behavioral activities.

Connective Tissue

A type of body tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body.

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