Author Question: One important function of mucus is to ____. a. help solubilize bile b. stabilize pancreatic ... (Read 31 times)

ahriuashd

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 535
One important function of mucus is to ____.
 
  a. help solubilize bile
  b. stabilize pancreatic enzymes
  c. enhance absorption of vitamin B12
  d. protect the stomach walls from digestion
  e. facilitate peristalsis

Question 2

What best describes the normal pH of the stomach?
 
  a. Very acidic
  b. Slightly acidic
  c. Neutral
  d. Slightly alkaline
  e. Very alkaline



al

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.

Did you know?

Nearly all drugs pass into human breast milk. How often a drug is taken influences the amount of drug that will pass into the milk. Medications taken 30 to 60 minutes before breastfeeding are likely to be at peak blood levels when the baby is nursing.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

Hip fractures are the most serious consequences of osteoporosis. The incidence of hip fractures increases with each decade among patients in their 60s to patients in their 90s for both women and men of all populations. Men and women older than 80 years of age show the highest incidence of hip fractures.

Did you know?

Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library