Linda has heard that the acidic environment of the stomach is similar to that of a car battery. If the stomach is so acidic, why doesn't the acid eat away at the stomach lining and cause holes in the stomach?
What will be an ideal response?
The stomach is lined with a thick layer of mucus.
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A. 85 years for women and 81 years for men. B. 78 years for women and 85 years for men. C. 81 years for women and 85 years for men. D. 85 years for women and 78 years for men.
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What body chemical is an emulsifier?
a. amino acids b. bile c. amylase d. bicarbonate e. hydrochloric acid
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Which of the following are substances in plant foods that are NOT absorbed by the body?
A) disaccharides B) simple sugars C) starch D) dietary fiber
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No single nutrient is more essential to growth than ____________________
Fill in the blank with correct word
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