Which of the Following Is Not a Function of the Stomach

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a function of the stomach?

• A) Secretes gastric juices
• B) Secretes intrinsic factor
• C) Produces the hormone gastrin
• D) Begins deglutition

---

Definitions:

Polychlorinated Organic

Organic compounds that contain multiple chlorine atoms covalently bonded within their molecules.

DDT

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, a synthetic pesticide known for its efficacy and environmental persistence, now banned in many countries due to its ecological impact.

Proteasome Inhibitor

A type of drug that blocks the proteasome, a complex that degrades unwanted proteins within cells, used in cancer therapy.

Vicinal

describes atoms or functional groups located on adjacent carbon atoms within a molecule.