Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (Package)
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ISBN: 9780134566979
Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 24, Problem 1RQ
The enzymatic breakdown of large molecules into their basic building blocks is called (a) absorption, (b) secretion, (c) mechanical processing, (d) chemical digestion.
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Chapter 24 Solutions
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (Package)
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