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swpotter12

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The muscular ring that keeps food in the stomach from going back into the esophagus is ________.
 
  A) the celiac trunk
  B) LES
  C) chyme
  D) peristalsis

Question 2

Aplastic anemia may require a bone marrow transplant.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


kilada

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

B
Explanation: A) This is an artery, not a muscular ring.
B) Correct The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) prevents food in the stomach from going back into the esophagus.
C) Chyme is undigested food, not a muscular ring.
D) Peristalsis is smooth muscle contraction, not a muscular ring.

Answer to Question 2

True


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