Which of the following controls the release of bile into the duodenum?

A. The hepatopancreatic sphincter
B. The gastroesophageal sphincter
C. The pyloric sphincter
D. The biliary valve
E. The ileocecal valve


A. The hepatopancreatic sphincter

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The vessels that permit exchange of materials between the blood and the surrounding interstitial fluid are called

A) capillaries. B) arterioles. C) arteries. D) venules. E) veins.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the four tissue membranes is relatively waterproof and usually dry?

A) synovial B) mucous C) serous D) cutaneous

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