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Arii_bell

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The gastrocnemius muscle ________.
 
  A) lets you stand on tiptoe
  B) moves food into the stomach
  C) bends the upper body forward
  D) straightens the lower arm

Question 2

The combining form digest/o- means ________.
 
  A) break down food; digest
  B) chewing
  C) food; nourishment
  D) swallowing


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct The gastrocnemius muscle is on the posterior lower leg and is not related to the stomach.
B) The gastrocnemius muscle is not related to the stomach.
C) The gastrocnemius muscle is in the posterior lower leg.
D) The gastrocnemius muscle is in the posterior lower leg.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) Mastic/o- mean chewing.
C) Aliment/o- means food; nourishment.
D) Degluti/o- means swallowing.


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