Which of these is not a component of saliva?

A) lysozyme
B) a cyanide compound
C) defensins
D) nitric oxide


D) nitric oxide

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____________________ may serve as a satiety signal to stop eating before ingested food is actually digested, absorbed, and made available to meet the body's energy needs

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Each number above molecule B refers to a codon. If an RNA codon was UAG, what would the corresponding DNA codon be?

A)UAG B)AUC C)CTA D)ATC

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At gap junctions, the intercellular space:

A. widens and is filled by electron-lucent material B. widens and is filled by electron-dense material C. narrows and is filled by electron-lucent material D. narrows and is filled by electron-dense material

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The ________ phase of gastric secretions occurs before food enters the stomach.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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