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Which of the following is a method to prevent foodborne illnesses?
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23. The Digestive System
Introduction to the Digestive System
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Which statement is true about the signs and symptoms of projectile vomiting in the context of the digestive system?
A
Projectile vomiting is often associated with pyloric stenosis.
B
Projectile vomiting is usually a result of increased bile production.
C
Projectile vomiting is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
D
Projectile vomiting is typically caused by excessive saliva production.
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Understand the context of projectile vomiting in the digestive system. Projectile vomiting is a forceful expulsion of stomach contents and is often associated with specific conditions.
Identify the condition most commonly linked with projectile vomiting. Pyloric stenosis is a condition where the opening from the stomach to the small intestine (pylorus) becomes narrowed, leading to obstruction and projectile vomiting.
Evaluate the other options: Increased bile production, GERD, and excessive saliva production. These are not typically associated with projectile vomiting.
Increased bile production usually affects digestion and absorption but does not directly cause projectile vomiting.
GERD involves the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus, leading to heartburn and regurgitation, but not typically projectile vomiting. Excessive saliva production is not a known cause of projectile vomiting.
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