"Descending" Is a Term Associated with the

question 23

Multiple Choice

"Descending" is a term associated with the

• A)mouth.
• B)esophagus.
• C)stomach.
• D)small intestine.
• E)large intestine.

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Definitions:

Contributory Negligence

A traditional defense to negligence liability based on the plaintiff’s failure to exercise reasonable care for his own safety.

Individual's Failure

refers to a situation where a person does not meet the required or expected standard or outcome.

Res Ipsa Loquitur

Literally, the thing speaks for itself. A doctrine that, in some circumstances, gives rise to an inference that a defendant was negligent and that his negligence was the cause of the plaintiff’s injury.

Doctrine

A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group.