The condition that occurs when the lower portion of the esophagus protrudes into the thoracic cavity is
A)GERD.
B)a peptic ulcer.
C)heartburn.
D)a hiatal hernia.

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The condition described in the question is a hiatal hernia, which occurs when a portion of the stomach protrudes into the thoracic cavity through the diaphragm. GERD (A) and heartburn may be symptoms of a hiatal hernia, but they do not describe the condition itself. Peptic ulcers (B) are not associated with hiatal hernias.

The Condition That Occurs When the Lower Portion of the Esophagus