Matching​ -​Hypochlorhydria

Matching​
-​hypochlorhydria

A) ​difficulty passing food through the esophagus
B) ​a condition characterized by backward flow of the stomach's acidic contents into the esophagus
C) ​inflammation in the esophagus resulting from the reflux of acidic stomach contents
D) ​an open sore in the GI mucosa
E) ​abnormally low gastric acid secretions
F) ​difficulty transferring food from the mouth and pharynx to the esophagus to initiate the swallowing process
G) ​surgery that treats severe obesity
H) ​abnormal narrowing of a passageway; often due to inflammation, scarring, or a congenital abnormality
I) ​disease that involves the connective tissues that support the teeth
J) ​inflammation of stomach tissue
K) ​mineralized dental plaque, often associated with inflammation and progressive gum disease
L) ​a film of bacteria and bacterial by-products that accumulates on the tooth surface
M) ​an autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of secretory glands, resulting in dry mouth and dry eyes
N) inflammation of the gums, characterized by redness, swelling, and bleeding​
O) ​a blockage that prevents the normal emptying of stomach contents into the duodenum
P) ​excessive bacterial colonization of the stomach and small intestine
Q) inflammation or degeneration of the tissues that support the teeth​
R) ​dry mouth caused by reduced salivary flow
S) ​an esophageal disorder characterized by weakened peristalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter
T) ​symptoms of pain or discomfort in the upper abdominal area, often called "indigestion"