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Fatty acids that are necessary for proper health, but cannot by made by the body, are called _____ fatty acids.

When food stretches the stomach, it causes a local network of nerves to stimulate smooth muscle to create local patterns of peristalsis and segmentation.  Which type of regulation is occurring?

During the fed state,

Which of these enhance the absorptive effectiveness of the small intestine?

Regions of the stomach include all of the following, except

The primary purpose of the pharynx in digestion is

Cells synthesize new organic molecules for which of the following reasons?

Please indicate the function(s) that occur in the large intestine.  Please mark ALL correct answers.

Chemical digestion is occurring when __________ break(s) ____________ into __________.

The following order will be used for 4 questions on this quiz.  Calculate the dosage using the label provided. Order: Albuterol 1.2 mg p.o. t.i.d. is ordered for a child weighing 27 lb. The recommended dosage is 0.3 mg/kg/24 hr divided q8h. Do not round weight in equation- round at the end  How many milliliters of albuterol are administered per dose?  ________ mL