Digestion begins in the
A) small intestine. B) mouth. C) esophagus. D) stomach.
B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is engaging in binge drinking?
A. A man who drinks four shots of whiskey at a bachelor party. B. A woman who drinks two 12-fl oz cans of beer while eating steamed crabs. C. A man who drinks a six-pack of 12-fl oz bottles of beer at a cookout. D. A woman who drinks three 5-fl oz glasses of wine at a cocktail party.
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A) ?carrier-mediated active transport B) ?osmosis C) ?facilitated diffusion D) ?peristalsis