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Normal lower oesophageal sphincter pressure is

A
5-8 mm of Hg
B
10-25 mm of Hg
C
25 - 40 mm of Hg
D
> 40 mm of Hg
High-Yield Explanation
The normal lower oesophageal sphincter is 3-4 cm in length and has a pressure of 10-25 mmHgThe LOS is a zone of relatively high pressure that prevents gastric contents from refluxing into the lower oesophagusRef: Bailey and Love 27e pg: 1068

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