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frankwu

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An individual has had a snack consisting of half a bagel with cream cheese, lox (smoked salmon), red onions, and capers.
 
  Stimulation of the person's gastrointestinal tract has resulted in the secretion of numerous digestive enzymes into the small intestine, including trypsin. What component of this person's snack will be primarily digested by the action of trypsin?
  A) The bagel
  B) The lox
  C) The cream cheese
  D) The red onions and capers

Question 2

The complex and diverse functions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract require precise innervation. Which of the following statements most accurately conveys an aspect of the neurology of the GI tract?
 
  A) Digestion and secretion are primarily results of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), which is activated by food intake.
  B) The majority of the lower GI tract is directly innervated by the central nervous system (CNS).
  C) Sympathetic stimulation exerts an inhibitory effect, decreasing gastric secretion and motility.
  D) Parasympathetic activity slows most of the secretory functions within the GI tract.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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