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berenicecastro

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A thick, slippery secretion of ________ forms a protective layer, preventing the destruction of the stomach lining from strong digestive juices.
 
  A. mucus
  B. pepsin
  C. hydrochloric acid
  D. bicarbonate

Question 2

The blood brings water and waste products that it has removed from cells to the ________ for excretion from the body.
 
  A. large intestine
  B. kidneys
  C. heart
  D. small intestine



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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