Pyloric Stenosis Is

Question

Pyloric stenosis is
A) an obstructive narrowing of the pyloric sphincter
B) a condition in which the pyloric sphincter muscles do not relax,so food cannot leave the stomach
C) caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori
D) both A and C

Accepted Answer

Pyloric stenosis is an obstructive narrowing of the pyloric sphincter, which can prevent food from leaving the stomach and entering the small intestine. It is not caused by Helicobacter pylori or a lack of relaxation in the sphincter muscles.