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mrsjacobs44

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which substance in the stomach kills microorganisms on food that a person eats?
 
  A) hydrochloric acid
  B) pepsin
  C) gastrin
  D) hepatocytes

Question 2

The term alopecia means loss of hair or:
 
  A) pigment.
  B) rabbit mange.
  C) fox mange.
  D) baldness.


sylvia

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) Pepsin does not kill microorganisms.
C) Gastrin does not kill microorganisms.
D) Hepatocytes are not in the stomach.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: D) Correct. Alopecia is baldness.


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