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Match Each Nutrition Term with the Appropriate Definition

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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.

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Responses:

achalasia

a condition in which esophageal cells damaged by chronic exposure to stomach acid are replaced by cells that resemble those in the stomach or small intestine, sometimes becoming cancerous.

inflammation of the gums; characterized by redness, swelling, and bleeding.

dry mouth caused by reduced salivary flow.

a condition in which the upper portion of the stomach protrudes above the diaphragm.

an autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of secretory glands, resulting in dry mouth and dry eyes.

an esophageal disorder characterized by weakened peristalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.

inflammation in the esophagus related to the reflux of acidic stomach contents.

abnormal narrowing of a passageway due to inflammation, scarring, or a congenital abnormality.

an inability to transfer food from the mouth and pharynx to the esophagus; usually caused by a neurological or muscular disorder.

an inability to move food through the esophagus; usually caused by an obstruction or a motility disorder.

Premises:

achalasia

Responses:

a condition in which esophageal cells damaged by chronic exposure to stomach acid are replaced by cells that resemble those in the stomach or small intestine, sometimes becoming cancerous.

inflammation of the gums; characterized by redness, swelling, and bleeding.

dry mouth caused by reduced salivary flow.

a condition in which the upper portion of the stomach protrudes above the diaphragm.

an autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of secretory glands, resulting in dry mouth and dry eyes.

an esophageal disorder characterized by weakened peristalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.

inflammation in the esophagus related to the reflux of acidic stomach contents.

abnormal narrowing of a passageway due to inflammation, scarring, or a congenital abnormality.

an inability to transfer food from the mouth and pharynx to the esophagus; usually caused by a neurological or muscular disorder.

an inability to move food through the esophagus; usually caused by an obstruction or a motility disorder.

Correct Answer:

Premises:

Responses:

a condition in which esophageal cells damaged by chronic exposure to stomach acid are replaced by cells that resemble those in the stomach or small intestine, sometimes becoming cancerous.

inflammation of the gums; characterized by redness, swelling, and bleeding.

dry mouth caused by reduced salivary flow.

a condition in which the upper portion of the stomach protrudes above the diaphragm.

an autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of secretory glands, resulting in dry mouth and dry eyes.

an esophageal disorder characterized by weakened peristalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.

inflammation in the esophagus related to the reflux of acidic stomach contents.

abnormal narrowing of a passageway due to inflammation, scarring, or a congenital abnormality.

an inability to transfer food from the mouth and pharynx to the esophagus; usually caused by a neurological or muscular disorder.

an inability to move food through the esophagus; usually caused by an obstruction or a motility disorder.