In the Jumbled-Word Challenge Example in the Textbook, the Claim

question 402

Multiple Choice

In the Jumbled-Word Challenge example in the textbook, the claim is made that the research was conducted at Cambridge but no reference information is provided. This is an illustration of which thinking critically step offered in evaluating the research?

• A)What's the claim?
• B)Who is making the claim?
• C)What's the evidence and how good is it?
• D)What is the most appropriate conclusion?

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Definitions:

Submucosal Plexus

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Myenteric Plexus

Part of the nervous system in the gastrointestinal tract that controls gut movement and function.

GERD

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Peptic Ulcers

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