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jerry coleman

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A/An ___________________ _ is a protrusion of part of the stomach through the esophageal sphincter in the diaphragm.
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The series of wavelike contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction is known as ___________________ _.
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Answer to Question 1

hiatal hernia

Answer to Question 2

peristalsis




jerry coleman

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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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