What is the function of gastric inhibitory peptide?

a. reduces salivary secretions in the mouth
b. stops contractions of the stomach
c. slows peristalsis in the intestine
d. prevents bile secretion by the liver


c. slows peristalsis in the intestine

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The fertilized egg is totipotent, which means:

A. it only contains genetic material from the female. B. it forms the membranes that surround and support the developing embryo. C. it can give rise to a complete organism. D. the Y chromosome does not create interference to the expression of X-linked genes. E. it can be removed and donated to a surrogate womb.

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Segments of polypeptides that are retained following protein splicing are called

A) introns. B) exons. C) inteins. D) exteins. E) cleaved.

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The upper portion of the intestine through which most of the glucose and amino acids are absorbed into the bloodstream

What will be an ideal response?

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