Mr. Hazzard learned that ibuprofen, his favorite analgesic, decreases mucus in the stomach. He asks, "Why should I care about mucus in the stomach?"

The venous drainage of the small intestine is through the: A) Duodenal- jejunal vein B) Inferior vena cava C) Duodenal-jejunal-ileal vein D) Hepatic portal Vein E) Hepatic Vein

Fill in the blanks: Specify B B is a part of the which is a main digestive organ. A B

Fred has been experiencing recurring episodes of heartburn, especially when he bends over to lace his shoes or when he lies down in bed. His physician believes Fred may have a hiatal hernia. To confirm this diagnosis, she has scheduled Fred for a “barium swallow.” In this test, a barium-containing fluid that blocks x-rays is swallowed so that the stomach appears as a bright mass in a radiograph. If Fred has a hiatal hernia, what should the radiologist see on the radiograph? Can you explain what caused the symptoms that brought Fred in to see his physician?