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Which of the following statements is true of gastric juice?
 A) It neutralizes the acidic chyme before it enters the duodenum.
  B) It aids the transformation of bolus into chyme.
  C) It lubricates and protects the microvilli that cover enterocytes.
  D) It stimulates the proliferation of the microbial population in the pancreas.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of homeostasis?
 A) The transportation system of the body coordinates physiologic functions to maintain homeostasis.
  B) Homeostasis can be disrupted by excessive intake of sugar.
  C) Homeostasis causes the dispersion of large fat globules into smaller droplets to ease digestion.
  D) The nervous and skeletal systems work together to maintain homeostasis.



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shayla

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B




BRWH

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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