Very Little Absorption Occurs in the Stomach Because

question 56

Multiple Choice

Very little absorption occurs in the stomach because

• A)there is no mucous layer which is necessary for absorption.
• B)the lining is water soluble.
• C)the epithelial cells lack the specialized transport mechanisms necessary to move the products of digestion.
• D)the food particles are completely digested & absorbed before they get there.
• E)ADH inhibits the absorption of the food into the stomach lining.

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Definitions:

Nuclei

The membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells that contain genetic material and act as the control center for cell function and regulation.

Multicellular

Organisms composed of multiple cells that perform specialized functions, in contrast to single-celled organisms.

Eukaryotes

Organisms whose cells contain a nucleus surrounded by a membrane.

Nutrients

Compounds that offer essential nourishment needed for life growth and preservation.