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Lisaclaire

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One function of the pyloric sphincter is to ____.
 
  a. secretes acid into the stomach
  b. secretes hormones into the stomach
  c. prevents the contents of the small intestine from backing up into the stomach
  d. prevents the contents of the small intestine from emptying too quickly into the colon
  e. initiates peristalsis

Question 2

What part of the GI tract prevents a person from choking while swallowing?
 
  a. Mouth
  b. Epiglottis
  c. Pyloric sphincter
  d. Upper esophageal sphincter
  e. Chyme


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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Wow, this really help

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