What substance protects the stomach lining from damage due to digestive juices?
a. Water
b. Mucus
c. Pepsinogen
d. Dietary fats
e. Gastrin
ANS: B
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All writing involves subject matter, a purpose, an audience, and the writer's _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. affects the heart valves. B. involves the chambers of the heart. C. affects the blood vessels that serve the heart muscle. D. is caused by heartbeat irregularities.