Pyrosis or heart burning is due to the inefficiency of:
Correct answer: A. Cardiac sphincter
- A. Cardiac sphincter
- B. Pylori sphincter
- C. Esophageal sphincter
- D. Colic sphincter
Explanation
Therefore, the most appropriate answer is A) Cardiac sphincter, as the inefficiency of the cardiac sphincter can lead to heartburn or pyrosis.
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