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Chapter 36, Problem 7SA
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The fluctuation in pH is completely dependent on the food intake. Every organ in the body has its specific pH and increase or decrease in pH may lead to dysfunction of respective organ.
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Ch. 36 - Flatworms digest food ___________ a. inside their...Ch. 36 - Prob. 2SACh. 36 - Prob. 3SACh. 36 - Bile has a role in _________ digestion and...Ch. 36 - Prob. 5SACh. 36 - Bacteria in the ________ make essential vitamins....Ch. 36 - Prob. 7SACh. 36 - Prob. 8SACh. 36 - Prob. 9SACh. 36 - Prob. 10SA
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