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Chapter 36, Problem 2SA
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Digestion and absorption are the primary phenomena that take place in the body after the ingestion of food. Majority of the digestion is accompanied with the help of enzymes and acidic environment provided in the stomach and intestine.
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BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
Ch. 36 - Flatworms digest food ___________ a. inside their...Ch. 36 - Prob. 2SACh. 36 - Prob. 3SACh. 36 - Bile has a role in _________ digestion and...Ch. 36 - Prob. 5SACh. 36 - Bacteria in the ________ make essential vitamins....Ch. 36 - Prob. 7SACh. 36 - Prob. 8SACh. 36 - Prob. 9SACh. 36 - Prob. 10SA
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