As chyme enters the duodenum from the stomach, the hormone gastrin and the _______________ stimulate the onset of segmental contractions.

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


intestinal pacemaker cells, interstitial cells of Cajal

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Individuals who have diseases that result in the malabsorption of ________ are at risk for a vitamin D deficiency.

A. carbohydrate. B. fat. C. minerals. D. protein.

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One drink is equivalent to _____ ounces of beer

a. 4 b. 6 c. 10 d. 12

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A food scientist has chemically analyzed a food item to determine its ingredients. One of the ingredients was a complex chemical that consisted of several hundred glucose molecules bonded together. When the scientist tested the complex chemical, he discovered it couldn't be digested by humans. Based on this information, the complex chemical was a form of ________.

A. sucrose B. fiber C. lactose D. starch

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Which of the following phrases describes an immediate result of a reduction in biodiversity?

A) reduced variety and nutritional quality of the human diet B) global warming C) restricted food production D) None of the answers is correct.

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