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What is the second most common gastrointestinal disorder?
What is the second most common gastrointestinal disorder?
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (correct)
- Hiatal Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Which condition is a consequence of a low Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) tone?
Which condition is a consequence of a low Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) tone?
- Hiatal Hernia
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Histological changes to esophageal mucosal cells
- Esophageal cancer (correct)
What can a Hiatal Hernia lead to?
What can a Hiatal Hernia lead to?
- Improved esophageal motility
- Esophageal acidity due to part of the stomach protruding into the esophagus (correct)
- Decreased acid secretion
- Increased abdominal pressure
Why does high intragastric pressure contribute to GERD?
Why does high intragastric pressure contribute to GERD?
Which is a clinical manifestation of GERD affecting the esophagus specifically?
Which is a clinical manifestation of GERD affecting the esophagus specifically?
What is a potential pulmonary manifestation of GERD?
What is a potential pulmonary manifestation of GERD?
How does GERD lead to halitosis?
How does GERD lead to halitosis?
'Xerostomia' refers to what condition?
'Xerostomia' refers to what condition?
'Gingivitis and periodontitis' are indirect effects of which condition?
'Gingivitis and periodontitis' are indirect effects of which condition?
What role does saliva play in defending against acid exposure in GERD patients?
What role does saliva play in defending against acid exposure in GERD patients?
What is the main cause of aphthous ulcers in the oral cavity?
What is the main cause of aphthous ulcers in the oral cavity?
Which part of the oral cavity is most affected by aphthous ulcers?
Which part of the oral cavity is most affected by aphthous ulcers?
What is the main consequence of poor salivary function in relation to gum disease?
What is the main consequence of poor salivary function in relation to gum disease?
What is the irreversible consequence of dental erosion in the oral cavity?
What is the irreversible consequence of dental erosion in the oral cavity?
What is the primary cause of gingivitis and periodontitis in the oral cavity?
What is the primary cause of gingivitis and periodontitis in the oral cavity?
Which condition leads to the progression of gum disease in the oral cavity?
Which condition leads to the progression of gum disease in the oral cavity?
What specific area in the oral cavity experiences tongue burning and dysgeusia due to acid reflux?
What specific area in the oral cavity experiences tongue burning and dysgeusia due to acid reflux?
Which condition involves exaggerated sensitivity to touch stimuli from reflux-based irritation?
Which condition involves exaggerated sensitivity to touch stimuli from reflux-based irritation?
What contributes to the proliferation of bad bacteria leading to chronic periodontitis in the oral cavity?
What contributes to the proliferation of bad bacteria leading to chronic periodontitis in the oral cavity?
What contributes to burning sensation in the oral cavity due to direct contact with gastric acid?
What contributes to burning sensation in the oral cavity due to direct contact with gastric acid?
What leads to the loss of enamel in the oral cavity without bacterial involvement?
What leads to the loss of enamel in the oral cavity without bacterial involvement?
What stage of gum disease involves inflammation of gingiva and periodontium?
What stage of gum disease involves inflammation of gingiva and periodontium?
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