An erosion in the lining of the stomach in the area surrounding the LES is in the:
A) pylorus.
B) body.
C) cardia.
D) plicae.

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The area surrounding the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is located at the junction of the esophagus and stomach known as the cardia. Therefore, an erosion in the lining of the stomach in this area would be located in the cardia. The pylorus is the area of the stomach that connects to the duodenum. The body refers to the main portion of the stomach, and plicae are the folds in the lining of the small intestine.

An Erosion in the Lining of the Stomach in the Area