The mouth is to mastication as the ________________is to deglutition.

Pedro is a 29 year old male who often consumes far more than his necessary daily intake of food, and thus suffers from obesity. In addition, he often complains of acid reflux, also commonly known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Which of the following structures is likely to be weakened, leading to Pedro’s acid reflux? 

Teeth known grinding with 4-5 cusps are the:

How many upper molars can be found in an adult’s mouth?

Which of the following events DO NOT occur during the pharyngeal-esophageal state of swallowing?

Cecilia recently learned that she has necrotizing fasciitis in her duodenum meaning that she had severe tissue death in the duodenum that could not be reversed. As a result, a surgery to the remove the duodenum was performed. In the procedure, the stomach was reattached to the jejunum instead. With this removal, Cecilia is able to survive. Which of the following would need to be done to make sure that she retains fairly normal digestive function: Select all that apply. 

Teeth known grinding with 4-5 cusps are the:

Which vessel is NOT found in a hepatic triad?

How much energy (heat) is required to convert 52.0 g of ice at –10.0°C to steam at 100°C?  specific heat of ice: 2.09 J/g·°C   ΔHfus = 6.02 kJ/mol specific heat of water: 4.18 J/g·°C   ΔHvap = 40.7 kJ/mol specific heat of steam: 1.84 J/g·°C    

A 9.50 % by mass solution of acetone (C3H6O) in water has a density of 0.9849 g/mL at 20°C. What is the molarity of this solution?