What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?


Answer: Kills bacteria and protects us from food poisoning

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When blood levels of sodium are increased, which of the following hormones would you expect to increase?

A. Atrial natriuretic peptide B. Aldosterone C. Epinephrine D. Angiotensin II

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Explain why myoglobin is useful to oxidative (aerobic) catabolism

What will be an ideal response?

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