In Newborns,gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)is Normal Because Neuromuscular Control of the Gastroesophageal

question 5

True/False

In newborns,gastroesophageal reflux (GER)is normal because neuromuscular control of the gastroesophageal sphincter is not fully developed.

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Definitions:

Ampullae

Bulb-shaped structures, often found in the anatomy of various animals, serving functions such as balance in fish or storage in plants.

Proprioceptors

Receptors in muscles, tendons, and joints that respond to changes in movement, tension, and position; enable an animal to perceive the position of its body.

Nociceptors

Pain receptors; free endings of certain sensory neurons whose stimulation is perceived as pain.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory cells or organs responsive to chemical stimuli, involved in detecting changes in the chemical composition of the environment or body.