Multiple Choice
In which direction do the peristaltic contractions of the stomach's smooth muscle move contents?
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23. The Digestive System
The Stomach
Back23. The Digestive System
The Stomach
- Multiple ChoiceWhich component of gastric juice is most helpful in preventing the stomach from digesting itself?153views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich statement about the stomach is false?129views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich body site contains hydrochloric acid that inhibits many microbes?125views
- Multiple ChoiceHydrochloric acid is secreted by which of the secretory cells of the stomach?18views
- Multiple ChoiceWhat stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach?122views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich area of the stomach directly adjoins the small intestine?24views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following steps of vitamin B-12 absorption occurs in the stomach?130views
- Textbook Question
How does each of the three phases of gastric secretion promote and facilitate gastric control?
444views - Multiple ChoicePepsin enzymatically digests __________.1236views
- Textbook Question
Describe the regulation of the cephalic, gastric, and intestinal phases of gastric secretion.
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Proton Pump Inhibitors (or PPIs) are some of the widely used drugs in the world and are prescribed for chronic heartburn/acid reflux. They work by inhibiting the movement of H+ ions across the membrane into the gastric juice, thereby lowering the concentration of HCl. As described, which cell of the gastric glands would you expect PPIs to affect?
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More than one choice may apply.
Where in the stomach do the strongest peristaltic waves occur?
588views - Multiple ChoiceThe only stomach function that is essential to life is __________.1327views3rank
- Textbook Question
Trace the path of a single protein molecule that has been ingested.
The protein molecule will be digested by enzymes made by
a. The mouth, stomach, and colon
b. The stomach, liver, and small intestine
c. The small intestine, mouth, and liver
d. The pancreas, stomach, and small intestine
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