Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding Digestion

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding digestion?

• A)Digestion begins in the mouth when the saliva enzymes hydrochloric acid and pepsin begin to break down the food.
• B)The stomach screens for toxins and spoiled food due to the sensitivity of the lining.
• C)If toxins enter the blood,the area postrema may induce vomiting to rid the stomach of the contents.
• D)All of the above are not true.

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Definitions:

Deductive

Pertaining to the process of reasoning from one or more statements (premises) to reach a logically certain conclusion.

Syllogisms

A form of deductive reasoning that consists of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.

Deductive Arguments

Arguments where the conclusion logically follows from the premises, such that if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true.

Premises

Statements or propositions from which conclusions are drawn in logical arguments.