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Mr3Hunna

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The portion of food swallowed at one time, known as ____, is transported from the mouth to the stomach via the ____.
 A) a sphincter; epiglottis
  B) chyme; pyloric sphincter
  C) a bolus; esophagus
  D) mucus; large intestine

Question 2

Which buffer is controlled by the kidneys?
 A) bicarbonate
  B) carbonic acid
  C) protein
  D) ammonium



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A



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