____________________ refers to the maintenance of constant internal conditions (such as blood ...

____________________ refers to the maintenance of constant internal conditions (such as blood chemistry, temperature, and blood pressure) by the body's control systems.
 
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Q. 2

The hormone that responds to food in the stomach and is secreted by the stomach walls is ____________________.
 
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Q. 3

____________________ responds to acidic chyme in the small intestine and stimulates the pancreas.
 
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Q. 4

____________________ circulates between the cells of the body and collects into tiny vessels.
 
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Q. 5

Blood leaving the digestive system goes by way of the ____________________ to the liver.
 
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Q. 6

Untreated gastroesophageal reflux increases the risk for the more serious condition known as ____.
 
  a. Graves' disease.
  b. Sinclair's gastrum.
  c. Barrett's esophagus.
  d. Zollinger-Ellison cancer.
  e. Huntington's chorea.

Q. 7

Which nutrient is most associated with increased production of intestinal gas?
 
  a. Iron
  b. Fats
  c. Proteins
  d. Carbohydrates
  e. Fat-soluble vitamins

Q. 8

The primary treatment for ulcer caused by the presence of H. pylori is ____.
 
  a. fiber
  b. surgery
  c. antacids
  d. antibiotics
  e. dietary changes