The Function of the Chief Cells of the Gastric Mucosa

question 7

Multiple Choice

The function of the chief cells of the gastric mucosa is to secrete:

• A)pepsinogen
• B)hydrochloric acid
• C)gastrin
• D)intrinsic factor

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Definitions:

Lewis Structure

A diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist in the molecule.

Ethane

A colorless, odorless gas that is a hydrocarbon of the alkane series, used as a fuel and in chemical synthesis.

Lewis Structure

A representation that illustrates how atoms in a molecule bond and highlights any unshared electron pairs that might be present.

Lewis Structure

A visual diagram that illustrates the bonding between atoms and the lone pairs of electrons in a molecule.