Which of the Following Statements Concerning HCl Secretion by the Stomach

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning HCl secretion by the stomach is correct?

• A) HCl inactivates salivary amylase and the pancreatic enzymes.
• B) HCl activates pepsinogen.
• C) It establishes a low pH in the stomach.
• D) Oxyntic cells are responsible for it.
• E) All of these.

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