The ________ controls movement of chyme between the last segment of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine.

A) pyloric sphincter
B) duodenal papilla
C) internal anal sphincter
D) ileocecal valve
E) hepatopancreatic sphincter


D) ileocecal valve

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The lymphatic system can help cancer cells ________ since cancer cells may enter, circulate, and later exit porous lymphatic capillaries.

A. metastasize B. mutate C. die off D. revert to normal cells

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____________________ is a change in pH that causes overexcitability of the nervous system

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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This region of the nail is responsible for nail growth

A) nail matrix B) nail body C) nail root D) nail bed

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Lydia is taking an antihistamine for her allergies and develops xerostomia. She has

A. bad breath. B. a peptic ulcer. C. hairloss. D. dry mouth.

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