During a swallow, the ________ has to keep food out of the airways.
A. epiglottis
B. esophagus
C. cardiac sphincter
D. tongue
Answer: A
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The term used to describe excess production of urine is
A) polyuria. B) polydipsia. C) hematuria. D) glycosuria. E) polyphagia.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Explain the two reasons why graded potentials lose strength as they move through the cell. Why don't action potentials lose strength?
What will be an ideal response?
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