Gynaecology & Obstetrics Concerning the gastrointestinal (GI) tract during pregnancy, which of the following is true? A Gastric emptying time is increased in each trimester B Epulis is a systemic highly vascular swelling of mucosal membranes C Gastric emptying time is shoened during labor D Pyrosis is caused by reflux of acidic secretions into the lower esophagus 💡 Explanation Concerning the gastrointestinal (GI) tract during pregnancy, which of the following is true? ✓ Correct Answer: D. Pyrosis is caused by reflux of acidic secretions into the lower esophagus