The Stomach Is a Poor Area for Absorption Primarily Because

question 6

Multiple Choice

The stomach is a poor area for absorption primarily because:

• A)Most foods are swallowed before ptyalin has a chance to breakdown starch
• B)pH of the stomach is too high
• C)The junction between epithelial cells presents wide space for fluid/ion movement
• D)The stomach lacks villous membranes.

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