| Reflux | pH Levels | Pepsin | Food |
|---|---|---|---|
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False
True or False: Are LPR and GERD the same?
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pH 7
What is the neutral pH level?
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Pepsin
What is the principal digestive enzyme of the stomach that breaks down proteins and helps digest proteins in food?
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d) all of the above
Which of the following foods should you avoid:
a) tomatoes b) grapefruits c) oranges d) all of the above |
|
LPR
Acid in the stomach that comes up into the throat at the level of the laryngopharynx.
|
pH 1-4
What is the pH range of stomach acid?
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pH 1.5-6.0
What is the pH range at which pepsin is active? (Hint: a pH level is from 1-14
|
True
True or False: Carbonated beverages are highly acidic.
|
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GERD
Backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus, which leads to tissue damage or esophagitis and heartburn.
|
pH 2.8
What is the pH level of a soda?
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damage to the linings of the esophagus or throat
What happens when pepsin is activated and there is no protein to be broken down?
|
d) all of the above
Which of the following foods are good for a refluxer:
a) oatmeal b) lean meats c) ginger d) all of the above |
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