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What is the primary cause of Achalasia?
What is the primary cause of Achalasia?
- Metaplasia of squamous epithelium to columnar epithelium
- Failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax (correct)
- Inflammation of the mucosa
- Scarring of the esophageal lining
What is the term for the inflammation of the mucosa in the esophagus?
What is the term for the inflammation of the mucosa in the esophagus?
- Esophagitis (correct)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Achalasia
- Barrett's esophagus
What is the term for the dilation of esophageal veins in the distal 1/3 of the esophagus?
What is the term for the dilation of esophageal veins in the distal 1/3 of the esophagus?
- Esophageal varices (correct)
- Achalasia
- Esophagitis
- Barrett's esophagus
What is the consequence of chronic exposure to gastric secretions in the esophagus?
What is the consequence of chronic exposure to gastric secretions in the esophagus?
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What is the underlying cause of Barrett's esophagus?
What is the underlying cause of Barrett's esophagus?
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What is the term for the scarring of the esophageal lining?
What is the term for the scarring of the esophageal lining?
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What is the primary mechanism of Achalasia?
What is the primary mechanism of Achalasia?
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What is the term for the risk of dysplasia and esophageal carcinoma in Barrett's esophagus?
What is the term for the risk of dysplasia and esophageal carcinoma in Barrett's esophagus?
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What is the consequence of inflammation in Achalasia?
What is the consequence of inflammation in Achalasia?
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What is the default state of the lower esophageal sphincter?
What is the default state of the lower esophageal sphincter?
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