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mcmcdaniel

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on: Aug 20, 2018
The _____ prevents food from entering the lungs.
 
 a. lower esophageal sphincter
  b. pharynx
  c. ileocecal valve
  d. epiglottis

Question 2

The _____ is formed in the mouth.
 
 a. bile
  b. bolus
  c. chyme
  d. villus


kmb352

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


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