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danielfitts88

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The function of the lower esophageal sphincter is to ____.
 A) direct food from the mouth to the esophagus
  B) protect the airway during swallowing
  C) prevent backflow from the esophagus
  D) prevent backflow from the stomach

Question 2

Which function(s) is(are) first to be affected when a person begins to drink alcohol?
 A) speech and vision
  B) judgment and reasoning
  C) voluntary muscle control
  D) respiration and heart function


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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2018
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