How are enzymes produced in the stomach? The following are functions of hydrochloric acid except: a. activates pepsinogen b. kills microorganism c. prevents ulceration of the stomach d. denatures proteins What is a hormone that controls pepsin and stomach...
The article discusses a study presented at the 239th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in March 2010 which revealed that darker roasts of coffee contain higher amount of N-methylpyridium (NMP), a component that blocks the production of hydrochloric acid in stomach cells....
In which organ is pepsin active? 1. Large Intestine 2. Small Intestine 3. Stomach 4. Mouth What is the organ where pancreatic enzymes and bile enter the alimentary canal? What does hydrochloric acid do in the digestive system? Which is the organ where the majority of fat digestion takes pl...
They are specialized cells located in the gastric epithelium of the stomach. 2. Function of Oxyntic Cells: The primary function of oxyntic (parietal) cells is to secrete gastric acid. 3. Composition of Gastric Acid: The gastric acid secreted by oxyntic cells is primarily hydrochloric acid (HCl...
Stomach e. Colon Which of the following is secreted by parietal cells? A. Amylase B. Pepsinogen C. HCl (hydrochloric acid) D. Lipase E. Gastrin Which of the following statements is not true about the function of the pancreas? a. The pancreas secretes digestive en...
Digestive enzymes chemically break down food, while bicarbonate helps to buffer the acidic contents of the stomach emptying into the small intestine. Answer and Explanation: The pancreas produces: A) lipase. B) trypsinogen. C) amylase. D) all of the above. E...