This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Esophagus, Subject name: Pathology
Which statement best describes the tears seen in Mallory-Weiss syndrome? 
Select and explain. 
A. Longtitudinal tears in lower 1/3 esophagus, B. Circumferential tears in lower 1/3 esophagus, C. Longtitudinal tears in middle 1/3 esophagus, D. Circumferential tears in middle 1/3 esophagus
A: Longtitudinal tears in lower 1/3 esophagus
Answer: A: Longtitudinal tears in lower 1/3 esophagus 
Explanation: Ans- A. Mallory-Weiss Tear- A Mallory-Weiss tear is a linear mucosal rent near or across the gastroesophageal junction that is often associated with retching or vomiting.