Which of the following statements is true?
A. The colon is the major site of nutrient absorption in the human digestive system.
B. The esophagus is the muscular valve that connects the stomach to the small intestine.
C. The pyloric sphincter controls the rate at which chyme enters the small intestine.
D. Lean people have a higher risk of gallstones than fat people.
Answer: C
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A. age, sex, height, and weight. B. frame size. C. height, weight, and waist circumference. D. taste preferences.
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a. coupled reactions. b. tandem cleavages. c. metabolic couplings. d. high-energy processes.
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a. methylcellulose b. psyllium c. polycarbophil d. malt soup extract
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1.True 2.False