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wrbasek0

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What is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
 
  a. It absorbs water.
  b. It inhibits peristalsis.
  c. It neutralizes the food mass.
  d. It creates an optimum acidity.
  e. It prevents relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.

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What is the function of mucus in the stomach?
 
  a. It emulsifies fats.
  b. It neutralizes stomach acid.
  c. It activates pepsinogen to pepsin.
  d. It protects stomach cells from gastric juices.
  e. It absorbs essential nutrients.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


wrbasek0

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
:D TYSM

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