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the process of breaking down food by mechanical and enzymatic action in the alimentary canal into substances that can be used by the body.

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What is the mechanism of heartburn?

My father recently forwarded me a factoid saying: most of us believe that heartburn is caused by excess production of gastric acid. In fact, in most cases it is caused by improper functioning of t …
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