Heartburn may result if the pyloric sphincter allows food to flow back into the esophagus from the stomach.
A. True
B. False
Answer (2)
Heartburn is caused primarily by the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) rather than the pyloric sphincter. The pyloric sphincter regulates food flow into the small intestine but does not directly cause heartburn. Therefore, the statement provided is false. ;
Heartburn is primarily caused by the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) rather than the pyloric sphincter. The pyloric sphincter regulates food flow into the small intestine and does not directly affect heartburn. Therefore, the statement is False .
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