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mikaylakyoung

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________ syndrome is caused by excessive secretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Peristalsis occurs in all of the following gastrointestinal structures EXCEPT the ________.
 
  A) stomach
  B) small intestine
  C) large intestine
  D) oral cavity



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Answer to Question 1

Cushing; Cushing's; Cushings

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Peristalsis does occur in the stomach.
B) Peristalsis does occur in the small intestine.
C) Peristalsis does occur in the large intestine.
D) Correct



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