Mucus Production to Form the Mucosal Barrier in the Stomach

question 18

Multiple Choice

Mucus production to form the mucosal barrier in the stomach is stimulated by the release of:

• A) Somatostatin
• B) Gastrin
• C) Prostaglandins
• D) Histamine

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Definitions:

Supertaster

An individual with a heightened sensitivity to the tastes of foods, especially bitter and sweet, due to a higher density of taste buds.

Sweet and Bitter Tastes

Basic taste sensations that enable organisms to evaluate the nutritional value of foods, with sweet generally indicating energy-rich sources and bitter indicating potentially harmful substances.

Head Cold

An informal term for a common cold that primarily affects the nose and throat.

Taste Buds

Small sensory organs found on the tongue, capable of detecting the five elements of taste perception: sweetness, bitterness, sourness, saltiness, and umami.