When food enters the stomach, mass movements are triggered in the colon primarily by the __________ reflex

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


gastrocolic

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A. Glucose B. Water C. K+ D. Cl- E. Lipid

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Which type of cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs?

A. Elastic cartilage B. Articular cartilage C. Fibrocartilage D. Hyaline cartilage E. Reticular cartilage

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