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Match Each Nutrition Term with the Appropriate Definition

Question 83

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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.

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Responses:

xerostomia

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Premises:

xerostomia

Responses:

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

Premises:

Responses:

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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