BIOD 121 MODULE 2 FINAL EXAM 2023 NEWEST UPDATE WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS FOR GRADE A+
BIOD 121 MODULE 2 FINAL EXAM 2023 NEWEST UPDATE WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS FOR GRADE A+ 1. Specific parts of the GI tract include the mouth, esophagus, (A)______ , small intestine, (B)______ and (C)______ . Other organs such as the liver, gallbladder and pancreas aid in digestion but are not considered part of the GI tract.: A. Stomach, B. Large Intestine, C. Rectum 2. Explain the cause and symptoms of heartburn: Heartburn is a burning sensation in the esophagus due to an improper closer of the sphincter that allows stomach acid to enter the esophagus. 3. Name two sphincters discussed in the module and using your own words, briefly describe their functions.: The esophageal sphincter prevents the contents of the stomach from reentering the esophagus. The pyloric sphincter controls the release of chyme into the small intestines from the stomach. The ileocecal sphincter prevents the contents of the large intestine from entering the small intestine
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