What is a bolus?
a. An enzyme that hydrolyzes starch
b. A portion of food swallowed at one time
c. A device used to analyze the contents of the stomach
d. A sphincter muscle separating the stomach from the small intestine
e. A food item that has passed through the small intestine into the colon
ANS: B
ANS: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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What will be an ideal response?