ESPHAGEAL DISORDERS Flashcards
1
Q
swallowing moves by?
takes how long to swallow?
A
peristalsis in the body of the esophagus
relaxation of LES
*10-15 sec
2
Q
dysphagia and dyspepsia often indicate?
A
life threatening process
primary abdominal GI prcess
GI manifestation
presence of GI tract cancer
