The Stomach Is Protected from Digesting Itself by Producing ________

question 82

Multiple Choice

The stomach is protected from digesting itself by producing ________.

• A)bicarbonate only when food is in the stomach
• B)a thick layer of mucus to coat the lining of the stomach
• C)hydroxyl ions to neutralize the acid
• D)antipepsin that destroys digestive substances

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Definitions:

Real Line

The real line refers to a one-dimensional space where every point represents a real number, stretching infinitely in both positive and negative directions.

Inequality

A mathematical statement that compares two values, showing that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

Real Number Line

The real number line is a visual representation of all real numbers in a linear arrangement where each point corresponds to a unique real number.

Inequality

A mathematical statement that indicates that two expressions are not equal, using symbols like <, >, ≤, or ≥.