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DyllonKazuo

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Which of the following is a feature of peristalsis?
 
  a. It occurs when longitudinal muscles oppose the action of transverse muscles.
  b. Its rate is consistent throughout the GI tract.
  c. It occurs at powerful levels in the small intestine but not at all in the colon.
  d. It is caused by alternate tightening and relaxing of circular and longitudinal muscles.
  e. It may occur unpredictably but is typically in response to a full stomach.

Question 2

What structure separates the colon from the small intestine?
 
  a. Pylorus
  b. Ileocecal valve
  c. Gastric retainer
  d. Rectal sphincter
  e. Lower sphincter


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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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