The Major Function(s)of the Stomach Is/are ________

question 68

Multiple Choice

The major function(s) of the stomach is/are ________.

• A)the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates,especially starch
• B)the digestion and absorption of alcohol
• C)to mix ingested foods with gastric juices to form chyme
• D)All of these responses are correct.

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Definitions:

Mammary Glands

Specialized organs in female mammals that produce milk for feeding their offspring.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of vital bodily functions such as temperature and hunger.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that helps regulate the balance of water in the body by reducing the amount of urine produced.

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone

A hormone involved in pigmentation, produced by the pituitary gland that triggers melanocytes to produce melanin.