Esophageal varices are most associated with:
A) kidney disease.
B) pancreatitis.
C) liver disease.
D) gastroesophageal reflux disease.
C
You might also like to view...
Which of the following statements regarding artificial ventilation of an apneic patient who has dentures is correct?
A) Because of the risk of airway obstruction, the EMT should routinely remove a patient's dentures. B) If a patient's dentures are loose, the EMT should use the jaw-thrust maneuver to keep the airway open. C) The EMT should not attempt to remove a patient's dentures because this may cause an airway obstruction. D) Tight-fitting dentures should be left in place because they facilitate the delivery of adequate tidal volume.
Which layer of the wall of the alimentary canal contracts to move materials through the canal?
A. Mucosa B. Serosa C. Submucosa D. Muscular layer E. Peritoneum