Among Mammals, It Is Generally True That

question 9

Multiple Choice

Among mammals, it is generally true that

• A) all types of foods begin their enzymatic digestion in the mouth.
• B) after leaving the oral cavity, the bolus enters the larynx.
• C) the epiglottis prevents swallowed food from entering the trachea.
• D) the esophagus is a key source of digestive enzymes.
• E) the trachea leads to the esophagus and then to the stomach.

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Definitions:

Observer Bias

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Biological Differences

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