The ileocecal sphincter is located between the end of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine to prevent ________ of fecal contents from the large intestine into the small intestine.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: backflow
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A. chloride B. sodium C. glucose D. potassium
Which of the following travels to the colon undigested and most of it is eliminated from the body?
A) Fiber B) Gylcogen C) Energy D) Glucose
For the past few months, Jon hasn't been feeling well. His stomach hurts, he doesn't have any energy, and he often feels like he's going to vomit. He has no interest in eating, so he's lost several pounds. Yesterday, he went to the student health center, because he had bloody diarrhea. Based on this information, Jon should be tested for ________.
A. ulcerative colitis B. hemorrhoids C. gallstones D. gastroesophageal reflux disease
Which of the following eating disorders is the MOST common among men?
A) anorexia nervosa B) fad dieting C) bulimia nervosa D) binge-eating disorder