A 50-year-old male is experiencing reflux of chyme from the stomach. He is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. This condition is caused by:
a. Fibrosis of the lower third of the esophagus
b. Sympathetic nerve stimulation
c. Loss of muscle tone at the lower esophageal sphincter
d. Reverse peristalsis of the stomach
Answer: C
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