What is the purpose of segmental contractions of the small intestine?

A. propelling the chyme forward
B. mixing of intestinal contents
C. moving intestinal contents into the colon
D. stretching the intestinal wall


B

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Days 6-14 of the uterine (menstrual) cycle are known as the ________ phase. This phase concludes with ovulation

A) secretory B) luteal C) proliferative D) menstrual

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Which of the following is not a function of the nervous system?

a) Sensory function
b) Integrative function
c) Motor function
d) All are functions of the nervous system

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The floating ribs are

A) ribs 11-12. B) also called vertebrosternal ribs. C) ribs 1-7. D) ribs 11-12 and also called vertebral ribs. E) also called vertebrosternal ribs and ribs 1-7.

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Looking at a slide of axillary skin under the microscope, you notice the presence of __________ glands that are absent on slides of the scalp.

A. merocrine B. apocrine C. sebaceous D. ceruminous E. perspiration

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