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What is the primary function of the mucus layer in the stomach?
What is the primary function of the mucus layer in the stomach?
- To protect the stomach from acid (correct)
- To produce hydrochloric acid
- To break down proteins
- To regulate digestion
What is the role of chief cells in the stomach?
What is the role of chief cells in the stomach?
- To secrete pepsin
- To secrete pepsinogen (correct)
- To secrete gastrin
- To secrete hydrochloric acid
What is the result of too much vomiting in terms of bicarbonate levels?
What is the result of too much vomiting in terms of bicarbonate levels?
- A fluctuation in bicarbonate levels
- An increase in bicarbonate levels (correct)
- A decrease in bicarbonate levels
- No change in bicarbonate levels
What is the primary hormone used to regulate digestion in the stomach?
What is the primary hormone used to regulate digestion in the stomach?
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What is the role of hydrochloric acid in protein digestion?
What is the role of hydrochloric acid in protein digestion?
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What is the site of protein digestion in the stomach?
What is the site of protein digestion in the stomach?
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