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Shelles

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Gastrin is a hormone that stimulates the release of gastric juice and causes the wall of the stomach to contract vigorously. Gastrin is released in response to
 
 A. the presence of food in the mouth.
  B. the presence of food in the esophagus.
  C. the presence of food in the stomach.
  D. the presence of food in the small intestine.

Question 2

The esophagus is a muscular tube that
 
 A. produces digestive enzymes.
  B. is the site of some nutrient absorption.
  C. transports a bolus of food from the mouth to the stomach.
  D. is joined to the stomach by the pyloric sphincter.


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mrphibs

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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Shelles

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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