If food in the back of the throat presses on the uvula and the larynx is NOT closed,this initiates ________.
A) deglutition
B) defecation
C) the gag reflex
D) the swallowing reflex
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Q133: The combining form phag/o- means _.
A)"elimination"
B)"digest"
C)"eating; swallowing"
D)"pharynx"
Q134: The combining form omphal/o- means _.
A)"cecum"
B)"hernia"
C)"omentum"
D)"navel;umbilicus"
Q135: The combining form stomat/o- means _.
A)"mouth"
B)"opening"
C)"stoma"
D)"navel;umbilicus"
Q136: The teeth tear,chew,and grind food during the
Q137: An abdominocentesis can be done for all
Q139: The combining forms peps/o- and pept/o- both
Q140: The upper gastrointestinal system includes the structures
Q141: All of the following are TRUE about
Q142: Which of the following tests tells the
Q143: A semisolid mixture of partially digested food,saliva,digestive
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