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KimWrice

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on: Aug 20, 2018

The ____ prevents food from entering the lungs.
a. lower esophageal sphincter
b. pharynx
c. ileocecal valve
d. epiglottis
e. esophagus

Question 2

Mat is a beverage commonly drunk in South America that is made as a tea.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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triiciiaa

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

True

KimWrice

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018

Thanks

triiciiaa

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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018

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