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Title: The passageway leading from the mouth to the esophagus is called the ____. :
Post by: trestinle on Mar 4, 2018
The passageway leading from the mouth to the esophagus is called the ____.
 A) larynx
  B) pharynx
  C) trachea
  D) diaphragm

Q. 2

Excessive chronic intake of zinc results in a deficiency of ____.
 A) iron
  B) copper
  C) selenium
  D) molybdenum

Q. 3

Excretion of calcium and potassium may be increased by some ____.
 A) diuretics
  B) antihistamines
  C) antidepressants
  D) psychotropics

Q. 4

The muscular reaction of the stomach to unchewed lumps of food or to being overfilled may interfere with normal peristalsis. This condition is known as ____.
 A) defecation
  B) an ulcer
  C) flatulence
  D) indigestion

Q. 5

Iron-deficiency anemia related to copper deficiency occurs due to the reduced activity of ____.
 A) cytochrome c oxidase
  B) lysyl oxidase
  C) pteridines
  D) ceruloplasmin

Q. 6

In which way can a diet-drug interaction alter nutrient excretion?
 A) by acting as structural analogs
  B) by increasing drug action to excessive levels
  C) by causing diarrhea or vomiting
  D) by damaging mucosal cells

Q. 7

Which remedy will not help to ease constipation?
 A) laxatives
  B) stool softeners
  C) colonic irrigation
  D) mineral oil


Title: The passageway leading from the mouth to the esophagus is called the ____. :
Post by: Me12345 on Mar 4, 2018
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