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crazycityslicker

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__________ furnish(es) moisture that allows food to be tasted.
 
  A) The esophagus
  B) The tongue
  C) Salivary glands
  D) Teeth

Question 2

Rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the circular muscles that propel food through the digestive system is known as
 
  A) the esophagus.
  B) peristalsis.
  C) voluntary digestion.
  D) acidic flow.



Leostella20

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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