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[Up to 2.5 Pts. Extra Credit] What are the functions of the large intestine?

What is the term for the central space, or opening, in the digestive space?

                   make up the greatest proportion of the biomass in nearly all ecosystems.

The process of breathing (inhaling and exahaling) is called:

[Up to 2.5 Pts. Extra Credit] Why is the small intestine so much longer than the large intestine?

Hydrolysis is the key chemical reaction underlying the breakdown of nutrient molecules.

Which digestive tract tissue layer is most closely associated with peristalsis?

What is the primary structure responsible for normal breathing (tidal breathing)?

The atria and ventricles are separated by                  valves.

Which structure IS NOT a component of the lower respiratory tract?