What problem might result from damage to the epiglottis?
A) A person would no longer be able to taste food. B) Food would be able to enter the respiratory passageway. C) Food would not be digested properly. D) A person would no longer be able to swallow.
In addition to breaking down food, what other valuable function does stomach acid perform?
A) Stomach acid kills bacteria and other pathogens in food. B) Stomach acid activates enzymes in the small intestine. C) Stomach acid recycles chlorine. D) Stomach acid converts waste molecules into bile.