With the salient features of this patient comprising of heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and globus sensation (feeling of lump in throat); everything points out to the impression of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. GERD is the backflow of highly acidic stomach acid to the esophagus. The epithelium of the esophagus is not adapted to these highly acidic environments therefore causing damage to the epithelium which is responsible for the symptoms.
Chronic GERD is a risk factor for columnar metaplasia of the esophageal epithelium or Barrett's esophagus; and developing Barrett's esophagus is a risk factor for developing esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Answer:
a. plant height.
Explanation:
As you can see in the diagram the plant heights are varied.
The particles of the chair are strongly held together.
They are heavier because they absorbed the water.
Answer:
B. Industrial
Explanation:
Industrial society is the society that prospers under the name of machines and technology. In this type of society, mass production of goods and services are enabled. The use of fossil fuels help in the production of the goods. The advancements in terms of manufacturing and production. Such societies were prevalent during the Industrial revolution. It also brought urbanization and increase in the labor workers.
