Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134395326
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 9MC
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Defecation occurs when the walls of the colon and the rectum contract and the anal sphincters relax.
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Chapter 14 Solutions
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
Ch. 14 - Prob. 1MCCh. 14 - 2. A digestive organ that is not part of the...Ch. 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 - Hormones that act to decrease the blood glucose...
Ch. 14 - Which events occur shortly after eating? a. Use of...Ch. 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 - Name the subdivisions of the small intestine...Ch. 14 - Prob. 19SAECh. 14 - Name the three pairs of salivary glands.Ch. 14 - Prob. 21SAECh. 14 - Prob. 22SAECh. 14 - Prob. 23SAECh. 14 - Prob. 24SAECh. 14 - 25. What is the function of gastrin?
Ch. 14 - Prob. 26SAECh. 14 - How do segmental and peristaltic movements differ?Ch. 14 - Prob. 28SAECh. 14 - Prob. 29SAECh. 14 - Prob. 30SAECh. 14 - 31. Define defecation reflex, constipation, and...Ch. 14 - Prob. 32SAECh. 14 - Prob. 33SAECh. 14 - Which food group is most important for building...Ch. 14 - Prob. 35SAECh. 14 - Prob. 36SAECh. 14 - Prob. 37SAECh. 14 - Prob. 38SAECh. 14 - Prob. 39SAECh. 14 - Prob. 40SAECh. 14 - Prob. 41CTCh. 14 - Prob. 42CTCh. 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 - A new mother is worried about her week-old infant....Ch. 14 - 47. An anorexic girl shows a high level of acetone...Ch. 14 - Prob. 48CTCh. 14 - Prob. 49CTCh. 14 - Kayla has been on antibiotics for an extended...
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