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awywial

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Food allergy is most likely to be triggered by the:
 A) excessive loss of water and electrolytes from the body.
  B) vigorous contractions in the lining of the stomach.
  C) escape of partially digested food particles through the gaps in tight junctions.
  D) abrupt increase in the microbial population in the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 2

The release of the hormone gastrin results in the:
 A) flow of food from the esophagus to the stomach.
  B) dispersion of large globules of fat into smaller droplets.
  C) neutralization of chyme which is acidic in nature.
  D) vigorous contraction of the muscular wall of the stomach.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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