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The tiny flap of tissue that keeps food from entering the trachea is called the
 
  A) upper esophageal sphincter. B) pyloric valve.
  C) esophagus. D) epiglottis.

Question 2

The wavelike contractions that move food along the GI tract are called
 
  A) chyme. B) peristalsis. C) diarrhea. D) lymph.


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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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