The esophagus connects to the stomach through a thick ring of smooth muscle called the:

A) pharyngeal sphincter.
B) duodenal sphincter.
C) cardiac sphincter.
D) rectal sphincter.


C

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A. jejunum B. ileum C. cecum D. transverse colon E. rectum

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The administration of controlled amounts of nicotine to gradually reduce daily nicotine use is called ________ therapy.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The term ____________________ describes the absence of sperm in the semen

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is one of the most common mental health problems?

a. anxiety b. sleep apnea c. depression d. dyslexia

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