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AEWBW

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on: Aug 20, 2018

Enzymes:

a. facilitate chemical reactions.
b. draw water into the small intestine.
c. are present in all parts of the GI tract.
d. encourage bacterial growth.

Question 2

Involuntary muscle contractions move food through the intestinal tract. The movement that forces the contents back a few inches before pushing it forward again is called:

a. segmentation.
b. rotation.
c. peristalsis.
d. liquefaction.

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Eazy416

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

a

AEWBW

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018

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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018

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