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panfilo

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Which term means surgical removal of all or part of the stomach?
 A) ileectomy
  B) diverticulectomy
  C) gastrectomy
  D) colectomy

Question 2

The series of wavelike contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction is known as ___________________ _.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



Dinolord

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

peristalsis



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