The Stomach Receives Ingested Food from the Esophagus to Begin

question 18

Multiple Choice

The stomach receives ingested food from the esophagus to begin the digestive process.In anticipation of receiving ingested material,the stomach prepares for its role in digestion by:

• A) decreasing motility.
• B) releasing pepsinogen.
• C) releasing mucus.
• D) increasing motility.
• E) secrete digestive enzymes.

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