In an Early Experiment by Cannon and Washburn, Washburn Swallowed

question 46

Multiple Choice

In an early experiment by Cannon and Washburn, Washburn swallowed a balloon so that

• A)the balloon could prevent hunger by filling up the stomach.
• B)the balloon could be inflated and allow the recording of stomach contractions.
• C)the balloon would stop digestion, allowing the stomach to be examined.
• D)hunger could be controlled by controlling the stomach contractions.

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