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Which of the following is FALSE about peripheral chemoreceptors? Mark all that apply. 

The gastrocolic and duodenocolic reflexes can cause mass movements in the large intestine.

Movement of material from the esophagus to the stomach is a result of:

Which substance(s) is/are normally produced in the large intestine? Mark all that apply.

Which disease/disorder is a genetic disorder that is characterized by an increase in mucous secretions in the body causing mucous to become more viscous and to accumulate in the ducts and tubes of the airways.  This causes airflow restriction and increases the chance of infection.

Which law states that the total air pressure is the sum of the individual pressures of each gas.

During mastication, opening of the jaw requires the contraction of the [A].

Which of the following is a component of the large intestine? Mark all that apply.

To increase airflow through the trachea, [A] input to the [B] muscle to cause it to [C] which [D] the diameter of the trachea. 

As chyme starts flowing into the cecum, it triggers the local reflexes to constrict the ileocecal valve.