Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Heartburn often results when the gastroesophageal sphincter fails to close properly.
• B)Cystic fibrosis is an infectious disease that causes the muscles that control swallowing to malfunction.
• C)A thin layer of chyme protects the lining of the digestive tract from being broken down by enzymes.
• D)Hydrochloric acid (HCl)begins the partial digestion of fats in the small intestine.

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