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What is the main function of the stomach?
What is the main function of the stomach?
- Regulation of blood glucose levels
- Storage of undigested food before elimination
- Digestion of food through the action of enzymes and acid (correct)
- Absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream
Which cells in the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid?
Which cells in the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid?
- Chief cells
- Goblet cells
- Mucous neck cells
- Parietal cells (correct)
What is the role of gastrin in the stomach?
What is the role of gastrin in the stomach?
- Regulates the release of bile from the gallbladder
- Stimulates the release of gastric acid (correct)
- Initiates the peristaltic movement of the stomach
- Produces mucus to protect the stomach lining
What is the primary function of the stomach?
What is the primary function of the stomach?
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Which hormone stimulates the production of gastric juices in the stomach?
Which hormone stimulates the production of gastric juices in the stomach?
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What is the inner lining of the stomach called?
What is the inner lining of the stomach called?
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