Which organ of the digestive system begins the chemical breakdown of foods? 

A. Mouth
B. Pharynx
C. Esophagus
D. Stomach
E. Gallbladder


A. Mouth
Chemical breakdown of foods begins in the mouth when amylase begins breaking down carbohydrates.

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a. GRF is the upward counterforce from the ground against the downward force of a body. b. When walking, GRF is generated by the downward force of the foot pressing into the ground. c. The softer the ground is, the greater the GRF, and the easier it is to walk. d. To apply GRF to deep tissue massage, push the feet down into the ground while applying pressure.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which is the practice of submitting multiple CPT codes when just one code should have been submitted?

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

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