This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The esophagus is a flexible tube that connects the ________. A) rectum to the outside of the body ... (Read 116 times)

james

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
on: Jun 27, 2018
The esophagus is a flexible tube that connects the ________.
 
  A) rectum to the outside of the body
  B) pharynx to the stomach
  C) stomach to the duodenum
  D) small intestine to the large intestine

Question 2

A suffix allows the combining form to join with other word parts.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

cici

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) The esophagus does not connect the rectum to the outside of the body.
B) Correct
C) The esophagus does not connect the stomach to the duodenum.
D) The esophagus does not connect the small intestine to the large intestine.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: This is the job of the combining vowel, not the suffix.


james

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thank you


cici

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
No problemo


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Though newer “smart” infusion pumps are increasingly becoming more sophisticated, they cannot prevent all programming and administration errors. Health care professionals that use smart infusion pumps must still practice the rights of medication administration and have other professionals double-check all high-risk infusions.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

No drugs are available to relieve parathyroid disease. Parathyroid disease is caused by a parathyroid tumor, and it needs to be removed by surgery.

Did you know?

Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.

Did you know?

Approximately one in three babies in the United States is now delivered by cesarean section. The number of cesarean sections in the United States has risen 46% since 1996.

Body cavities. Body cavities.
Lucy’s Body Weight Proportions Compared to a Bonobo Lucy’s Body Weight Proportions Compared to a Bonobo
The movement of a bolus of food from the mouth to the stomach via the esophagus. The movement of a bolus of food from the mouth to the stomach via the esophagus.
Your Body Works to Metabolize Alcohol Your Body Works to Metabolize Alcohol
Body sites where the peripheral pulse is most easily palpated Body sites where the peripheral pulse is most easily palpated
On the Flexible Item Selection Task (FIST) children are presented with three cards On the Flexible Item Selection Task (FIST) children are presented with three cards
Video: Introduction to filtration - filtrate formation and composition

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library