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bcretired

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In the esophagus, food moves toward the stomach by coordinated contractions known as ________.
 
  A) defecation
  B) mastication
  C) peristalsis
  D) regurgitation

Question 2

Vasoconstriction causes the pressure in the artery to ________.
 
  A) increase
  B) decrease
  C) remain the same
  D) fluctuate


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TDubDCFL

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Defecation is elimination of wastes.
B) Mastication is chewing.
C) Correct
D) Regurgitation is the action of flow backward.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) It does not cause the blood pressure to decrease.
C) It does affect the blood pressure.
D) It does not cause the blood pressure to fluctuate.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

peter

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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