The movement of digested food from the digestive system to the circulating fluid is called:

a. digestion
b. deglutition
c. absorption
d. peristalsis


c. absorption

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A) monoglyceride B) bile C) triglyceride D) fatty acids

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Which of the following is NOT a definition of sex, according to the text?

A. Behavior that increases the likelihood of gametic union B. The state of being a male or a female C. Behavior that increases the chance of orgasm D. Behavior that produces arousal

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Thymosin is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland and it stimulates the formation of T cells

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Two substances that are useful for dissolving blood clots are

A. urokinase and streptokinase. B. calcium ions and prothrombin activator. C. thrombus and embolus. D. factor IV and factor XII.

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