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What is achalasia characterized by?
What is achalasia characterized by?
- Effective peristalsis of the distal esophagus.
- Increased relaxation of the esophageal sphincter.
- Proper esophageal sphincter relaxation.
- Absent or ineffective peristalsis of the distal esophagus. (correct)
How does the esophageal sphincter typically respond in achalasia?
How does the esophageal sphincter typically respond in achalasia?
- It contracts normally.
- It relaxes in response to swallowing.
- It fails to relax in response to swallowing. (correct)
- It remains open all the time.
Which of the following is observed in the progression of achalasia?
Which of the following is observed in the progression of achalasia?
- Widening of the airway.
- Reduction of stomach size.
- Narrowing of the esophagus. (correct)
- Widening of the small intestine.
What does the gradual increase in dilation affect in achalasia?
What does the gradual increase in dilation affect in achalasia?
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What does the failure of the sphincter to relax lead to in achalasia?
What does the failure of the sphincter to relax lead to in achalasia?
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