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segrsyd

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What is the narrow, muscular tube that connects the pharynx with the stomach called?
 a. Pyloric sphincter
  b. Ileocecal valve
  c. Esophagus
  d. Duodenum

Question 2

When food is chewed and mixed with saliva in preparation for swallowing, what is the resulting substance called?
 a. Bolus
  b. Ball
  c. Mass
  d. Chyme


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ciecieme

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

c

Answer to Question 2

a


segrsyd

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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