All of the Following Can Weaken Esophageal Sphincter Tension and Promote

question 49

Multiple Choice

All of the following can weaken esophageal sphincter tension and promote heartburn except

• A) root beer.
• B) coffee.
• C) alcohol.
• D) nicotine.

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The portion of each dollar of revenue that a company retains as gross profit, calculated as gross profit divided by total revenue.

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Net Income

The profit resulting after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been deducted from total revenues.

Interest Expense

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