HUMAN BIOLOGY W MASTERING BIOLOGY
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Author: Johnson
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Chapter 14, Problem 7AWK
Summary Introduction
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The reason for death due to cholera disease if its only symptom is diarrhea.
Introduction:
Cholera is an infection caused by bacteria called Vibrio cholera that contaminate drinking water or food. This disease is common in places where the sanitation is poor and there is no steady and clean supply of water. The infection mainly affects the small intestine of the humans and the symptoms may range from mild to severe.
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Chapter 14 Solutions
HUMAN BIOLOGY W MASTERING BIOLOGY
Ch. 14 - Prob. 1QCCh. 14 - What do you think is governments proper role (if...Ch. 14 - Describe the organs of the GI tract including the...Ch. 14 - Prob. 2CRCh. 14 - Prob. 3CRCh. 14 - Prob. 4CRCh. 14 - Indicate how many teeth adult humans have.Ch. 14 - Prob. 6CRCh. 14 - Prob. 7CRCh. 14 - Rank the major nutrient groups (carbohydrates,...
Ch. 14 - Prob. 9CRCh. 14 - Prob. 10CRCh. 14 - Which of the GI tract tissue layers is most...Ch. 14 - All of the following are secreted into the lumen...Ch. 14 - All of the following are found in saliva except:...Ch. 14 - Which of the following might be true of an...Ch. 14 -
5. Which of the following nutrients are digested...Ch. 14 - The region of the digestive tract most responsible...Ch. 14 -
7. Which of the following lists structures in...Ch. 14 -
8. What do the enzymes pepsin, chymotrypsin,...Ch. 14 -
9. Once nutrients are absorbed into the...Ch. 14 - Prob. 10TYCh. 14 - Prob. 11TYCh. 14 - Prob. 12TYCh. 14 - Prob. 13TYCh. 14 - Prob. 14TYCh. 14 - Which of the following is associated with celiac...Ch. 14 - Prob. 1AWKCh. 14 - Prob. 2AWKCh. 14 - Prob. 3AWKCh. 14 - Prob. 4AWKCh. 14 - Prob. 5AWKCh. 14 - Prob. 6AWKCh. 14 - Prob. 7AWK
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