A 55-year-old man has been diagnosed with a gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD, in which the function of his lower esophageal sphincter is compromised.
1. Which of the following consequences of this condition is most likelyto occur?
A) Decreased absorption of ingested foods and fluids
B) Impaired control of the gastric emptying rate
C) Protrusion of the stomach or regurgitation of stomach contents into the esophagus
D) Inappropriate release of gastric enzymes