The chief cells of the gastric glands of the human stomach a) secrete pepsinogen

Question

The chief cells of the gastric glands of the human stomach a) secrete pepsinogen. b) increase the membrane potential of the stomach. c) move food upward in the stomach to prolong digestion. d) produce hydrochloric acid. e) lubricate and protect the stomach lining. Chemical digestion of protein starts in the a) small intestine. b) liver. c) large intestine. d) pancreas. e) stomach. Fats are emulsified, digested, and absorbed in the a) stomach. b) colon. c) small intestine. d) appendix. e) esophagus.

Explanation / Answer

(5)a.secrete pepsinogen

Chief cell also called peptic/gastric cell in the stomach releases pepsinogen and chymosin

(6)e. stomach

protein digestion begins in the stomach,

(7)c. Small intestine

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