__________ describes waves of contraction and relaxation in the smooth muscle along the wall of the digestive tract

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


Peristalsis

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A. Parenchyma of the stem cortex. B. Root apical meristem. C. Periderm. D. Lateral meristem.

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How is life defined?

A. Life is determined by neural activity. B. The only requirement for life is the ability to reproduce. C. Life is defined through a set of shared characteristics that all living things display. D. A living thing must be able to move.

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Which nutrient molecule CANNOT be used in the oxidative pathways?

a. fatty acids b. protein c. glucose d. cholesterol

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Which is a correct description of hormone action?

A. Testosterone stimulates corpus luteum. B. LH stimulates Sertoli cells in the testes. C. GnRH stimulates the anterior pituitary gland. D. Testosterone regulates LH and FSH in a positive feedback loop. E. FSH stimulates Leydig cells in the testes.

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