The Release of Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) into the Lumen of the Stomach

question 61

Multiple Choice

The release of hydrochloric acid (HCl) into the lumen of the stomach is which basic process of digestion?

• A) ingestion
• B) secretion
• C) absorption
• D) defecation
• E) mastication

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