The function of thick mucus in the stomach is to
A. activate stomach enzymes.
B. destroy pathogens in food.
C. promote fat digestion.
D. protect stomach cells from acid and enzymes.
Answer: D
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toast with butter Noon half a tuna sandwich Snack Nutri-Grain bar PM mashed potatoes with gravy Snack ice cream After you interview Ms. S and prioritize her problems, you determine that the nutrition diagnosis for her would come from which domain? a. intake b. clinical c. behavioral-environmental
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