________ Involves Creating a Small Pouch at the Base of the Esophagus

question 17

Multiple Choice

________ involves creating a small pouch at the base of the esophagus, which severely limits food intake.The stomach may be stapled, banded, or bypassed.

• A)Nonadjustable gastric banding
• B)Bariatric surgery
• C)StomaphyX
• D)Horizontal banded gastroplasty

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Definitions:

Spongy Mesophyll

The loosely arranged mesophyll cells near the lower epidermis in certain leaves. Compare with palisade mesophyll.

Gas Diffusion

The process by which gas molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration until equilibrium is reached.

Monocot Leaves

Leaves characteristic of monocotyledonous plants, typically exhibiting parallel veins that run the length of the leaf.

Palisade Layer

A layer of closely packed, vertically oriented cells found in the upper part of leaves, containing chloroplasts for efficient photosynthesis.