This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Heartburn occurs when there is improper relaxation of the ________, which allows the stomach acid to ... (Read 61 times)

Redwolflake15

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
on: Aug 20, 2018
Heartburn occurs when there is improper relaxation of the ________, which allows the stomach acid to move back up to the esophagus.
 
  A. pyloric sphincter
  B. ileocecal sphincter
  C. upper esophageal sphincter
  D. lower esophageal sphincter

Question 2

________ is the breaking down of food into its smallest components; ________ is the transferring of nutrients into the circulatory and lymph systems.
 
  A. Absorption; digestion
  B. Digestion; absorption
  C. Peristalsis; absorption
  D. Diarrhea; peristalsis


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

cpetit11

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


Redwolflake15

  • Member
  • Posts: 569
Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

TheNamesImani

  • Member
  • Posts: 334
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

When Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the first mercury thermometer, he called "zero degrees" the lowest temperature he was able to attain with a mixture of ice and salt. For the upper point of his scale, he used 96°, which he measured as normal human body temperature (we know it to be 98.6° today because of more accurate thermometers).

Did you know?

A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.

Did you know?

Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.

Did you know?

Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Pott’s Occurs at the ankle and affects both bones of the lower leg (fibula and tibia) Pott’s Occurs at the ankle and affects both bones of the lower leg (fibula and tibia)
Citric Acid Cycle Citric Acid Cycle
Citric Acid Blog Citric Acid Blog
Postreplication repair occurs if DNA replication Postreplication repair occurs if DNA replication
Location and structure of the stomach Location and structure of the stomach
Comparison of an Amino Acid Sequence Comparison of an Amino Acid Sequence
Video: Interview with Person who has Panic Attacks

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library