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mwit1967

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At the hepatic flexure, the colon becomes the
 A) ascending colon.
  B) transverse colon.
  C) descending colon.
  D) sigmoid colon.
  E) rectum.

Question 2

Reduction of fluid losses at the kidneys due to the retention of Na+ is the action of
 A) antidiuretic hormone.
  B) calcitonin.
  C) aldosterone.
  D) cortisone.
  E) oxytocin.

Question 3

Functions of the large intestine include
 A) absorption of bile salts.
  B) secretion of vitamins.
  C) reabsorption of water and compaction of feces.
  D) production of gas to move waste toward the rectum.
  E) most of the chemical breakdown of food.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C

Answer to Question 3

C




mwit1967

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Reply 2 on: Feb 28, 2019
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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