When cell size increases due to an accumulation of protein and lipids, the increase is characterized as _____

a. hyperplasia
b. hypertrophy
c. differentiation
d. maturation
e. development


b

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Describe the major events of digestion that occur in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine

What will be an ideal response?

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