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question 12

Essay

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Definitions:

Peristalsis

Wave-like muscle movements that transport food through the digestive tract.

Pyloric Sphincter

The ring of muscle that regulates the passage of food from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine.

Gastric Ulcer

A sore on the lining of the stomach or duodenum often caused by infection, medication, or chronic stomach acid irritation.

Esophagitis

Inflammation of the esophagus, which can cause pain, difficulty swallowing, and other discomforts.