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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. Which of the following is not a symptom of GERD?
  1. constipation
  2. heart burn
  3. sour taste in the mouth
  4. chest pain
2. Which of the following habits should you avoid if you have frequent heartburn?
  1. smoking
  2. drinking alcohol
  3. taking a nap after a meal
  4. all of the above
3. The lower esophageal sphincter performs what function?
  1. It is another name for the vocal cords and helps with speech.
  2. It is the sphincter that covers the trachea and prevents food from falling into the lungs when you swallow.
  3. It is the sphincter between the lower end of the esophagus and the stomach that when closed, prevents stomach acid from washing back up into the esophagus.
  4. It is the tight muscular junction between the stomach and the small intestine.
4. Proton pump inhibitors work by:
  1. pumping acid out of the stomach into the small intestine quickly.
  2. reducing acid produced by the cells lining the stomach.
  3. neutralizing acid in the stomach.
  4. coating the lining of the esophagus.
5. What is not a complication of GERD?
  1. esophageal ulcers
  2. tooth decay
  3. body odor
  4. narrowing of the esophagus

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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