Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology & Laboratory Manual with Pearson eText -- ValuePack
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Chapter 14, Problem 2MC
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The gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) is also known as the digestive tract. It is an organ system in which food is ingested and then digested in order to provide energy to the cells of the body. During this process, all the essential nutrients are absorbed and waste products are expelled or excreted out.
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Ch. 14 - Prob. 1MCCh. 14 - Prob. 2MCCh. 14 - 3. The GI tube tissue layer responsible for the...Ch. 14 - 4. Match the digestive organ listed in column B...Ch. 14 - Prob. 5MCCh. 14 - Which of these organs lies in the right...Ch. 14 - Prob. 7MCCh. 14 - Prob. 8MCCh. 14 - Prob. 9MCCh. 14 - Prob. 10MC
Ch. 14 - Prob. 11MCCh. 14 - Prob. 12MCCh. 14 - Complete this statement. In glycolysis, _______ is...Ch. 14 - 14. Make a simple line drawing of the organs of...Ch. 14 - 15. Add three labels to your drawing—salivary...Ch. 14 - Prob. 16SAECh. 14 - Prob. 17SAECh. 14 - Identify the digestive functions of the stomach,...Ch. 14 - Prob. 19SAECh. 14 - Prob. 20SAECh. 14 - Prob. 21SAECh. 14 - Prob. 22SAECh. 14 - Prob. 23SAECh. 14 - Prob. 24SAECh. 14 - Prob. 25SAECh. 14 - Prob. 26SAECh. 14 - Prob. 27SAECh. 14 - Prob. 28SAECh. 14 - Prob. 29SAECh. 14 - Prob. 30SAECh. 14 - 31. Define defecation reflex, constipation, and...Ch. 14 - Identify the three major nutrients required for...Ch. 14 - Prob. 33SAECh. 14 - Prob. 34SAECh. 14 - Prob. 35SAECh. 14 - Prob. 36SAECh. 14 - Prob. 37SAECh. 14 - Prob. 38SAECh. 14 - Prob. 39SAECh. 14 - Prob. 40SAECh. 14 - Prob. 41CAQCh. 14 - Prob. 42CAQCh. 14 - A young woman is put through an extensive battery...Ch. 14 - 44. Continuing from the previous question, the...Ch. 14 - Ryan, a 6-year-old child who is allergic to milk,...Ch. 14 - Prob. 46CAQCh. 14 - 47. An anorexic girl shows a high level of acetone...Ch. 14 - Prob. 48CAQCh. 14 - Prob. 49CAQCh. 14 - Kayla has been on antibiotics for an extended...
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