Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The pyloric sphincter controls the rate at which chyme enters the small intestine.
• B)The esophagus is the muscular valve that connects the stomach to the small intestine.
• C)The colon is the major site of nutrient absorption in the human digestive system.
• D)Lean people have a higher risk of gallstones than fat people.

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Z

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