When closed, this part of the gastrointestinal tract prevents food materials from the large intestine from going back into the small intestine.

What will be an ideal response?


Sphincters

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a. increased blood pressure. b. decreased heart rate. c. increased oxygenation. d. increased respiratory rate.

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Additional help for all children with disabilities comes from educational regulations that ensure these children have a free, appropriate public education. Nutrition services are funded within education regulations in the ________.

a. Americans Childhood Education Act b. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act c. Childhood Nutrition Act d. Public Education and Nutrition Act e. Supplemental Social Security Insurance Program

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The condition whereby a person is able to access enough nutritious food to support a healthy life is called

A. self-reliance. B. food security. C. sustainable living. D. food preservation.

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Which of the following energy systems will be most important during an endurance activity, such as long-distance cycling, swimming, or biking?

A. Lactic acid energy system B. Oxygen energy system C. PCr-ATP energy system D. Lipolysis energy system

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