What is the purpose of the watery fluid secreted by the serosa of the human digestive tract?

a. emulsifies fats
b. initiates peristalsis
c. kills bacteria
d. neutralizes acidic conditions
e. reduces friction between nearby organs


ANSWER: e

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Refer to Figure 29-2. The structure labeled 11 is:


a. a zygote.
b. a gamete.
c. a sporangium.
d. a zoosporangium.
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