contents of the digestive system are moved along by rhythmic contractions and relaxations of smooth muscle this process is called

What will be an ideal response?


peristalsis

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A) a carbohydrate. B) a polypeptide. C) mRNA. D) a carbohydrate or a polypeptide.

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Which type of nutrient can pass across epithelial cells without any expenditure of ATP?

A. iron B. calcium C. protein D. fat E. magnesium

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Which of the following bacteria produce an

acid that serves to prevent the colonization of the vagina by bacteria and fungi?

a. Escherichia b. Stahplococcus c. Lactobacillus d. Clostridium e. Corynebacterium

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The ________ law of thermodynamics states that physical and chemical processes occur in such a way that randomness (disorder) increases to a maximum.

A. first B. fourth C. third D. second

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