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leo leo

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An allergy is a hypersensitivity to a common substance in the environment.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The gastrointestinal system begins with which structure?
 
  A) esophagus
  B) mouth
  C) colon
  D) large intestine
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) The GI system does not begin with the esophagus.
B) Correct
C) The GI system does not begin with the colon.
D) The GI system does not begin with the large intestine.


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