GERD

question 19

Multiple Choice

GERD:

• A) Does not respond well to antacids.
• B) Is the result of prolonged acidity in the esophagus.
• C) Is an acute systemic disease of the stomach.
• D) Causes belching and vomiting.

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Definitions:

Zygomaticus

A muscle of the face, which draws the angle of the mouth superiorly and posteriorly to allow for smiling.

Temporalis

A muscle located on the side of the skull that is involved in chewing and jaw movement.

Buccinator

A muscle of the cheek that helps in mastication by pushing food onto the molars and is also involved in facial expression.

Masseter

A facial muscle that plays a major role in the chewing of solid foods, one of the strongest muscles in the human body.