The stomach needs the celiac artery blood supply in order to receive blood.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Upon swallowing, food moves from the mouth directly into the
A) oral vestibule. B) buccal cavity. C) sublingual space. D) oropharynx. E) oral mucosae.
Magnesium sulfate, commonly sold as Epsom salt, can be used as a bath salt to relax tight, aching muscles. Explain this effect in view of what you have learned in this chapter section.
Amylase is an enzyme that promotes the breakdown of starches during digestion. Which of the following describes the method by which amylase functions?
A. It catalyzes starch breakdown without being changed or depleted. B. It changes its composition in order to break starch down itself. C. It functions as a hormone that signals for starch breakdown to begin. D. It inhibits chemical reactions by being changed or depleted by the starch.
Which of the following factors increases insulin but not glucagon secretion?
a. Increased blood glucose levels b. Increased amino acids (especially during a protein-rich meal) c. An anticipatory response mediated through an increase in vagal activity and gastrointestinal hormones d. Both a and c e. Both b and c