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Redwolflake15

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Heartburn occurs when there is improper relaxation of the ________, which allows the stomach acid to move back up to the esophagus.
 
  A. pyloric sphincter
  B. ileocecal sphincter
  C. upper esophageal sphincter
  D. lower esophageal sphincter

Question 2

________ is the breaking down of food into its smallest components; ________ is the transferring of nutrients into the circulatory and lymph systems.
 
  A. Absorption; digestion
  B. Digestion; absorption
  C. Peristalsis; absorption
  D. Diarrhea; peristalsis


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cpetit11

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


Redwolflake15

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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